Franziskus transferred in Petersdom | Luxembourg word

The body of the Deceased Pope Francis has been transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica. The dead Pontifex was carried in the open coffin from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta residence, where Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, accompanied by eight guards from the Swiss guard. Numerous cardinals also took part in the procession. In addition, the biggest bell of pars’ cathedral heralded the mourning ring.

On St. Peter’s Square, thousands are already waiting for the dead Pope Francis to be publicly laid out. The first visitors were left onto the square shortly after 7.30 a.m. When the coffin was carried to the square, applause opened. A word service now takes place in the church. From 11:00 a.m., the gates of the St. Peter’s Basilica should also be opened to the believers. It is expected that tens of thousands of Francis to say goodbye to the open coffin.

Tens of thousands in Petersdom awaited – listing without a pomp

Until Friday evening, Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, is now being publicly laid out. On Saturday there is a large funeral service with many state guests from all over the world and then the burial. Born in Argentine, he will not find his last rest in St. Peter’s Basilica, but in the Marienkirche Santa Maria Maggiore near Rome’s main station. So he had it in his will.

The body is now – unlike the emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. In January 2023 – not to be seen on a catafal, a high bahr. Francis is located in a simple wooden coffin. In addition to the coffin, the papal bishop’s rod is as a symbol of rule. Francis had personally ordered during his lifetime.

So far, only a few people – including spa members, cardinals and on Tuesday evening Italy President Sergio Mattarella – have been able to say goodbye to Franziskus in the Santa Marta guest house.

What does US President Trump do around the funeral service?

It is eagerly awaited whether the funeral service on Saturday is also used by state guests for global political meetings. Encounters on such occasions are called « funeral diplomacy ».

For Donald Trump, it is the first trip abroad after the election. Most recently, with his customs projects, he ensured turmoil worldwide. He also wants to reach an end to the war in Ukraine with his government and tries to convey between Russia and the attacked country. In Rome he will be at the same time as Selenskyj. The US President will only come to Rome for one day, announced Karoline Leavitt, the spokeswoman for the White House. She said nothing about other program items in Italy.

Even without Putin: Rome before state of emergency

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin already announced that he would not travel to the Vatican. There has been an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court since 2023. When landing in Italy, Putin would have to expect the arrest. Putin is sought because of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The background is the invasion of the neighboring country he ordered.

The city of Rome and Italy’s regulatory and security authorities are faced with a logistical mammoth task in view of the expected rush of believers and the many state guests. Because of the Holy Year 2025, Rome is still fuller than usual in Easter week. According to estimates, around a million tourists are in the Italian capital.

Conclave with two cardinals less than planned

After the funerals, the conclave focuses on, which should begin in early May. Actually, 135 cardinals under the age of 80 are entitled to choose the new Pope. However, two cardinals – the emeritus archbishop of Valencia, Antonio Cañizares (79), and the emeritus archbishop of Sarajevo, Vinko Puljić (79) – already canceled for health reasons.

The electoral courses are secret. The conclave can be over after a few hours, but also take days. There is no time limit. To choose from, the new Pontifex needs a two -thirds majority. When he is chosen, white smoke rises from a chimney. Until then, the smoke is black.