The San Pedro Basilicaepicenter of tribute to the deceased Pope Francisit will remain open until 20 this Friday from Romealthough from an hour before will restrict access to the public To avoid agglomerations. The Holy See Press Office He was in charge of informing the decision.
They also clarified that “Access to row will end around 18 “(Rome time)in order to keep the closing time and allow those in the tail can access the basilica”
He Pontiff He died Monday at 88 yearsfollowing a strokeand from Wednesday morning thousands of faithful approached to give them their last greeting. According to official figures, around 130 thousand people They have already participated in the tribute.
The opening of the Basilica of San Pedro
To contain the great attendance, the authorities opened the doors of the basilica during extended schedules: at some times it remained accessible until the 2:30 in the morning And he enabled the 5:40.
With the aim of avoiding bottling and long waiting, the authorities asked those who wish to participate in goodbye to arrive before the 18:00.
This same Friday, after the closing of the public visit, the Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camarlengo de la Santa Romana Churchwill officiate the closing rite of the coffin Francisco Within the Basilica, as part of the preparations for the funeral that will be held on Saturday.
How will the funeral of Pope Francis
Vatican published on Thursday the libretto of the ceremony which will regulate the funeral of Pope Francis. Despite the changes that the Holy Father introduced before his death, he will be solemn and full of symbols like the previous ones. It will be Saturday, April 26 from 10, local time, 5 in the morning, Argentine time.
The funeral to say goodbye to Pope Francis It is expected to be massive. More than will arrive 150 Delegations Of all, including leaders and presidents of a number of countries, such as the American Donald Trump and the Argentine Javier Milei.
The total faithful is still difficult to calculate. Some predicted 500 thousand. The truth is that all flights and lodgings to Rome are exhausted.
Source: Ambito
