The courtship that this Saturday will transport the body of Pope Francis It will leave from the San Pedro Basilica In the Vatican towards the Basilica de Santa María la Mayorwhere he will be buried. The tour, of Six kilometers through the heart of Romewill represent a act full of symbolism and unprecedented in recent times.
He Vatican confirmed that A special vehicle will be usedopen, that will allow observing the coffin of the Argentine pontiff. Unlike other ceremonies, the procession will not cross the San Pedro Squarebut it will be directly out of the Puerta del Perugino.
What will the coffin of the coffin be
The delegation will continue part of the old layout Via Papalisthe route that historically toured the pontiffs after their choice, from San Pedro del Vaticano until SAN JUAN DE LETRÁNEpiscopal headquarters of the Roman diocese.
This route, reminiscent of the ancient Roman paradessymbolized the first act of the Pope as a bishop of Rome and will now go in front of monuments such as the Coliseum.
According to the Italy Civil Protection Agencythe participation of “is expectedseveral hundred thousand”Of people during the funeral and the courtship.
After the funeral mass, the journey will continue by the Prince Amadeo Gallery of Savoywill continue for the Corso Vittorio Emanuele and will reach the Plaza Venezia. Will later turn to the Imperial forums and will continue for the Via Labicana and the Merullana viauntil it leads to the Santa María la Mayor Square.
Francisco’s coffin will advance “At a solemn pace” On board a vehicle, escorted only by a few cars with cardinals, while the general traffic will be suspended. So that the faithful can follow every moment, Four giant screens will be installed In different points of the tour.
What will happen after the burial of Pope Francis
Once the funeral has been done, who They wish they can approach paying to Francisco’s tomb. There, a group of 40 peopleincluding homeless, victims of trafficking, transsexual people and prisoners with special permission, will receive it holding a white rose.
At the same time, more than 170 International Delegations, 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs They will meet under a strict protocol to avoid diplomatic tensions.
Official representatives entered through the Puerta del Perugino to the funeral, where they left their vehicles before going walking towards the San Pedro Square.
There, the prefect of the Pontifical house, Leonardo SapienzaHe received them and then be guided to their places by the personnel of the Vatican ceremonial.
In the square, foreign delegations occupy the right side, while the cardinals are located on the left. The first row was reserved for the representation of Argentina, headed by Javier Mileifollowed by Italywith the president Sergio Mattarella And the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Subsequently, the monarchs and heads of state are arranged respecting the alphabetical order in French.
The Leaders accompany the Papamóvil Throughout the tour until the funeral, giving it there the final goodbye. It is guarded by motorcycles and security cars.
Source: Ambito
