According to the Vatican Press Office, the ceremony will take place between Friday and Sunday, and the exact date will be set on Tuesday morning during the first Congregation of Cardinals. On the same day, the first decisions on the issue of the coffin in St Peter's Basilica are besides expected.
President Trump announced that he would be accompanied by Melania's wife, and had previously ordered him to leave the state flags to half the mast to honor the late Pope Francis. He added that the Pope was a "good man who worked hard" and said he agreed with Francis' message concerning migrants.
Pope Francis died on Monday at 7.35 a.m. at the age of 88, the origin of death was stroke, coma and irreversible cardiac collapse. In his will announced on Monday evening, Francis wrote that he wanted to be buried in the Roman papal basilica of Our woman the Greater. The Pope asked for a modest grave in the ground and the only inscription: Franciscus.
According to the figures, Pope Francis had a immense influence on the Catholic Church and the world. He was the successor of Pope Benedict XVI and was elected Pope in 2013. Pope Francis was known for his openness and mercy, as well as for his concern for the environment.
Statistics show that Pope Francis had a immense influence on the Catholic Church. During his pontificate, the number of Catholics in the planet increased by about 12%, and the number of priests increased by about 5%. Pope Francis was besides a supporter of education and development, as well as an opponent of poorness and social exclusion.
According to a study published by the Vatican, Pope Francis visited more than 50 countries in the world, and besides met with leaders from around the world. Pope Francis was besides a supporter of dialog and knowing between RELIGIANS and cultures.
The ceremony of Pope Francis will be an chance to pay tribute to this large figure, as well as to reflect on his heritage. Pope Francis left traces of himself in the past of the Catholic Church and the world. His mercy, openness and care for the environment will be remembered for a long time.
