Pope Francis left an unforgettable mark on the world: details of the funeral
26 april 2025 в 02:13
Pope Francis left an unforgettable mark on the world during his time on Earth. His passing occurred just one day after Easter, the day when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ. According to the Vatican, the late pope read his final prayer to the world on that day. His message was: «Sisters and brothers, especially those of you who are experiencing pain and sorrow, your silent cry has been heard, and your tears have been counted; not one of them has been lost! In the sufferings and death of Jesus, God took upon himself all the evil in this world and in his infinite mercy, he conquered it. He eradicated the devilish pride that poisons the human heart and brings violence and corruption from all sides. The Lamb of God has triumphed! Therefore, today we can joyfully exclaim: 'Christ, my hope, has risen!'»
He added: «May the principle of humanity never cease to be a distinguishing feature of our daily actions. Faced with the cruelty of conflicts that involve defenseless civilians, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian workers being attacked, we cannot afford to forget that it is not targets that are hit, but people, each possessing a soul and human dignity».
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the news, stating: «Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis».
With his passing just a few days ago, here is what you need to know about how and when Pope Francis will be buried.
According to the Vatican, he passed away from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
He died at the age of 88.
Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4 am Eastern Time (10 am local time in the Vatican). He will be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
For cable television viewers, the funeral will be broadcast on NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and Peacock. For online viewing, it will be available on the Vatican News YouTube channel, The New York Times, Hulu, and Disney+
He added: «May the principle of humanity never cease to be a distinguishing feature of our daily actions. Faced with the cruelty of conflicts that involve defenseless civilians, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian workers being attacked, we cannot afford to forget that it is not targets that are hit, but people, each possessing a soul and human dignity».
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the news, stating: «Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis».
With his passing just a few days ago, here is what you need to know about how and when Pope Francis will be buried.
According to the Vatican, he passed away from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
He died at the age of 88.
Pope Francis will be buried on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 4 am Eastern Time (10 am local time in the Vatican). He will be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
For cable television viewers, the funeral will be broadcast on NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and Peacock. For online viewing, it will be available on the Vatican News YouTube channel, The New York Times, Hulu, and Disney+
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