Death of Pope Francis
Swiss guard shifts their swearing -in
After the death of Francis, the papal bodyguard decided to postpone its traditional swearing -in to autumn.
The death of Pope Francis (1936-2025) on Easter Monday triggered worldwide dismay. The papal Swiss guard also mourns. It therefore shifts her swearing -in for May 6th to a later point in time – an extremely rare process. A new appointment.
“In prayer for his eternal calm”
In the press release, which the guard published in the evening, it continues: “These days of grief and reflection, after the death of our beloved holy father, Pope Francis, the papal Swiss guard is completely focused on its mission and combines in prayer for his eternal peace. We thank everyone involved for their understanding and respect in this solemn period.”
34 guards are to be sworn in this year. Usually the swearing -in every year on May 6th in the Damasushof of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. On the anniversary of the looting of Rome, in which 189 Swiss guards defended Pope Clemens VII against the army of Charles V, the new guards. The Swiss Guard is the oldest army in the world. It was founded on January 22, 1506 by Pope Julius II and is responsible for the protection of the Pope and his residence.
Die certificate published
On Easter Monday evening, the Vatican also confirmed the cause of death of Pope Francis. Accordingly, the 88-year-old died of the consequences of a stroke that led to a coma and an irreversible cardiovascular collapse. According to the death certificate, Francis died on April 21 at 7.35 a.m. in his apartment in the Santa Marta house in the Vatican.
Now the preparations for the farewell and funeral are underway. In his will in 2022, Franziskus weren’t a burial in St. Peter’s Basilica, but a simple grave in the Papal Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. It should only bear the inscription “Franciscus” – its papal name in Latin.
Donald Trump will arrive with his wife
Spirituals and state people from all over the world are expected to burial. The cardinals want to discuss the date in their first meeting on April 22nd. US President Donald Trump (78) has already promised his coming. He will travel to Rome with his wife Melania (54), he wrote down on Monday. “We look forward to being there!” It is also the first announced trip abroad in the new term.
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