Grave of Francis according to Vatican accessible from Sunday – Diepresse.com

As early as Sunday, believers can visit Pope Francis’s final resting place in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This was announced by a spokesman for the holy chair on Thursday, according to Kathpress. The simple tomb made of white marble from Liguria is located in the left aisle of the basilica. The Pontifex will be buried there on Saturday.

As desired by Francis, the grave slab only bears the inscription “Franciscus“In capital letters. A replica of its silver -colored pectoral cross is attached above the stone. The Argentine Pope finds his last rest next to the chapel with his favorite marienicone“ Salus Populi Romani ”.

Sistine chapel closed from Monday

Because of the preparations for the conclave, the Sistine chapel in the Vatican will be closed to visitors next Monday. This was announced by the Vatican Museums. The tourist tours in the Vatican gardens and the necropolis on the Via triumphalis will also be suspended from Monday. On Saturday, the day of the funeral service and burial of Pope Francis, all Vatican museums are closed.

In the Sistine chapel with the world -famous ceiling painting by Michelangelo Traditionally choose the cardinals from the outside world the new Pope. It is still unclear when exactly the conclave comes together.

The chapel near the St. Peter’s Basilica still has to be prepared for the election: Among other things, a fireplace is installed, through which the believers are informed of when a new pope is chosen. If black smoke blows into the Roman sky, then the secret choice continues. (APA)