The conclave will not be held for two weeks
Francisco asked to be buried in Santa María la Mayor, a Roman Basilica to which he was especially united, instead of Basilica of San Pedro as many of his predecessors, with a simple registration of his name in Latin, Franciscus.
On Tuesday, the Vatican spread images of the late Pope dressed in his clothes, holding a rosary, with the Swiss guard standing next to his coffin. Dignitaries, including Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and Italian Jewish leaders came to visit him.
The conclave is not expected to choose the new Pope, begin before May 6. There is no clear favorite to happen to Francisco, although the British betting houses have pointed out to the Filipino reformer Luis Antonio Tagle and the Italian Pietro Parolin as the first favorites.
Meanwhile, in the period known as “vacant headquarters” of the World Catholic Church, a cardinal known as Camarlengo, the Irish-American Kevin Farrell, is responsible for ordinary affairs.
Source: Ambito
