Preparations for the funeral of the late Pope Francis have already begun Santa Maria La Mayor de Rome will be buried in Basilica. The death of a pope stimulates continuously planned rituals and traditions Before the conference begins to choose your heir.
These sacred actions begin by officially confirming his death, followed by the general awareness of his body, allowing the last respects of believers. Last year, Pope Francis reformed the rituals used for the funeral and his heirsWith the aim of connecting with modern theology and pastoral practices, the Church will protect the ancient traditions of the Church.
The basic elements of the ceremony are maintained, in which three main moments should be noticed Between the death of a pope And his funeral. However, in its most significant changes Removing the traditional three coffin layoutPreviously made of cypress, lead and oak. Instead, the pope’s body will be placed directly in a coffin. As usual at the previous papal funeral, the deceased will rest with a closed coffin.
Reformed allows the death of the Pope to ensure the death of the Pope. Pope Francis lived in a normal room Santa Marta House In the Vatican, instead of a very formal apostolic palace. It will be where cardinals and other church members come to Rome..
On Tuesday, the Cardinals gathered at the Vatican and finally make the funeral and the arrangements of the ceremony he selected San Cotton is the new heir. According to Vatican, about 60 cardinals attended the initial meeting to determine the actions to be followed after the death of the Pope. They agreed that the Pope’s coffin was deposited in Basilica, San, that the public could present the public respect on Wednesday.
Although the date of the elite has not yet been set up to choose the new pope, the current church ethics refers to it You can’t start before May 5. To help during “empty headquarters” – period between potatoes – named three cardinals supported For Kamarlengo, Cardinal Kevin FalerlIn the administration of the Vatican.
Chosen cardinal Beytro parolinVatican Secretary of State; Polish cardinal Staniswa RigThe Archbishop of Santa Maria La Mayor Basilica, where Pope Francis will be hidden; And cardinal Phybio pagioSenior officer of the Vatican Office of Development and Migration. The funeral and burial are scheduled for this Saturday.
