The Vatican has begun releasing details about Pope Francis’ funeral arrangements. His body will be available for public viewing on Wednesday.
Pope Francis’ body was placed in a coffin at Domus Sanctae Marthae on Monday at 8 p.m. local time. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, confirmed the Pope’s death and oversaw the coffin preparation. The Pope’s family and senior Vatican officials attended the ceremony.
Public Viewing
The Vatican will display Pope Francis’ body at St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning. It is expected to be placed directly in the coffin rather than on a raised platform, reflecting the Pope’s preference for simplicity.
Traditionally, a Papal funeral takes place 4 to 6 days after death, followed by 9 days of additional ceremonies in various churches across Rome.
The source of this information is CNN.