Pope's coffin moved to St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days of mourning
The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.
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The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.
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00:00On Tuesday, cardinals gathered at the Vatican to finalize preparations for the funeral in the upcoming conclave to choose his successor.
00:11They agree that the public will be allowed to pay their respects beginning on Wednesday once the Pope's casket is placed in St. Peter's Basilica.
00:19The late Pope's body will lie in repose within a closed wooden coffin rather than displayed atop a bar as was customary in previous peephole funerals.
00:32I think it speaks about how much he wants to trust himself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and it's a very, very strong and beautiful message to all of us.
00:46But the funeral and burial have been scheduled for Saturday.
00:52Meanwhile, the point is Camelango, the cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is running the Vatican temporarily until the new Pope is elected, led the procession on Wednesday morning.
01:03Monas gather at the center square with the Swiss guard standing at attention as the pallbearers carried the simple wooden coffin on their shoulders through the Vatican's aqueous gates.