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As per existing regulations, the funeral should take place from the fourth to the sixth day following the Pope's passing, indicating it may occur between 25 and 27 April. The ANSA news agency reports that the funeral will probably take place on 26 April. Nonetheless, it observes that the Vatican has not formally declared the funeral date.
Italian media emphasize that the conclave, tasked with choosing a new pope, is expected to begin between 6 and 10 May. Simultaneously, the conclave can commence even sooner if all cardinals eligible to vote for the pope arrive at the Vatican ahead of time.
On Monday night, the Vatican released Francis' last testament. In it, he requests to be interred in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore church, one of the most ancient in the Italian capital. It marks a break from tradition that numerous leaders of the Roman Catholic Church are interred on Vatican property.
Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness.
source: ansa.it
Italian media emphasize that the conclave, tasked with choosing a new pope, is expected to begin between 6 and 10 May. Simultaneously, the conclave can commence even sooner if all cardinals eligible to vote for the pope arrive at the Vatican ahead of time.
On Monday night, the Vatican released Francis' last testament. In it, he requests to be interred in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore church, one of the most ancient in the Italian capital. It marks a break from tradition that numerous leaders of the Roman Catholic Church are interred on Vatican property.
Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness.
source: ansa.it