Rome continues to prepare for the massive funeral to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at age 88 after suffering a cerebral stroke. In the funeral rites – which will begin on Saturday at 10 am and for which the Italian capital has shielded – migrants, prisoners, transsexuals and poor will participate, according to the Vatican. The funeral courtship, which worries the Italian authorities for the Logistics and Security Challenges That he presents, he will travel “At the pace of person” the streets of the Italian capital to the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, where Jorge Mario Bergoglio wanted to be buried. Meanwhile, the faithful continue to make long lines in the Plaza de San Pedro to see Francisco for the last time. In fact, More than 90,000 people They have gone through their coffin from the beginning of the burning chapel until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
“A group of poor and needy He will be present at the Access Staircase to the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor to pay his last tributes to Pope Francis before the burial of his coffin, “says the note published by the Holy See. It also explains that this decision has been made because the most needy always occupied a site “privileged” In the heart of the Jesuit, who chose his religious name – in honor of San Francisco de Asís – to never forget them. According to Vatican Newsthe funeral will also attend prisoners and transsexuals. The Mediterranean NGO, meanwhile, has confirmed that a group of migrants and refugees who knew the Pope will attend the funeral after having received the approval of the Vatican.
The transfer of the coffin from the Basilica of San Pedro – where the burning chapel will continue Until 7:00 pm on Friday– It is one of the main concerns of the Italian authorities, as recognized by the Head of Civil Protection, Fabio Ciciliano. This is because the operation represents important logistics, infrastructure and security challenges. Before the forecast that some 200,000 people attend the funeral of the Holy Father, Rome will deploy 4,000 police officers and an air exclusion zone will be extended.
The Italian armed forces will also launch a sophisticated Eurofighter Anti -Didish and Combat Aircraft to reinforce the security of the city during funeral rites. The device will also include snipersExpert Agents in Explosive Detection and Exhaustive Controls in Airports and Train Stations. Additionally, the Italian Navy will display a destroyer in waters near the Roma-Fiumicino airport, which is expected to arrive by the representatives of the nations. The ceremony will attend delegations from 130 countries, 50 heads of state and ten kings.
The funeral rites and the tomb of the pontiff
In accordance with the provisions of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificisthe book that dictates how the funeral of the Pontiffs should be, on Saturday at 10 am Mass in the Plaza de San Pedro. The funeral liturgy will be chaired by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the Cardinal College. “At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, the Ultima Commendatio and the VALEDICTIO. Next, the coffin will be transferred to the Basilica of San Pedro and from there to the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor for its burial, “says the Vatican in a note.
Still The tour has not been released that the coffin will do from the Vatican to the temple where Francisco wanted to be buried, nor in which vehicle will move. At the moment, the Holy See has only confirmed that both the funeral and the transfer will be public, while The burial will be private. In addition, he reported that the rosary scheduled for Saturday afternoon after the funeral will be held outside the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, in order to allow the tombs of preparation of the grave. From Sunday morning The faithful can visit the sepulcher of the Holy Father, according to the spokesman of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni.
This Thursday the Vatican spread the First photograph of that grave. The grave will be simple and will be on the floor. It will be located on the left ship of the temple and will have a tombstone with the registration Franciscus, His pontifical name in Latin. The wall will include a representation of the Pope’s pectoral cross made in silver with the image of the good shepherd. The grave will be located between the Paolina chapel – which houses the Virgin Salus Populi Romaniof which Francisco was devoted – and that of the Sforza family. Specifically, it will be on a side of the San Francisco altar.
On the other hand, the press director of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, has indicated that this Thursday the third general congregation of cardinals was held in the new classroom of the Synod, In which 113 cardinals have participated. At that meeting it has been decided who will be some of the cardinals who will officiate the masses of the novelty and that the next meeting will take place this Friday at 9 am. A date has not yet been approved For the beginning of the conclave – a conscious of cardinals from which the new pontiff will be chosen – but it is expected to be held between May 5 and 6. In this sense, the official portal of the Vatican Museums has indicated Thursday that The Sistine Chapel will close to the public As of Monday, April 28 for the preparations of the Cardinal Assembly.
Some are expected 250,000 people move to Rome In the days after the end of the funeral rites, which is why travel agencies provide a historical passenger record. In fact, Roman hotels already touch the 100% occupation And the prices of these have triggered, according to the Business Federation of Territorial Associations of Spanish Travel Agencies (Fetave). In fact, Iberia already announced Wednesday that will reinforce the number of flights to the Italian capital over the weekend and that the capacity of the airplanes will increase.
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