Pope Francis died on Monday at 88 years old, capping a 12 -year pontificate characterized by his concern for the poor and the message of inclusion, but also certain criticisms on the part of the conservatives who sometimes felt far away by his progressive penchant.
Thousands of people began to deposit through the Saint-Pierre basilica to pay tribute to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public vision before his funeral.
What time are Pope Francis’ funeral?
THE The funeral has been fixed For Saturday at 10 a.m., local time (4 a.m.) on Saint-Pierre square and will be frequented by leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
When is the public consulted?
The Francis coffin is available for the vision of the public in the Saint-Pierre basilica. The basilica will be maintained open until midnight Wednesday and Thursday to allow the faithful to cry. The period of public mourning will end on Friday at 7 p.m. local time.
What’s going on after the funeral?
Francis’ death and funeral will inaugurate a period of transition carefully orchestrated in the Catholic church of 1.4 billion billion, the cardinals gathering in the coming days before entering a conclave, the secret ritual vote in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new Pope.
There are 133 cardinals who are under 80 years old and eligible to vote, after two bowed for health reasons, and the new pontiff will likely come from their ranks. The conclave should not start before May 5.
Contribution: Associated Press
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