The funeral of Pope Francis. Thousands of faithful are waiting for hours to say goodbye
The Vatican turns into a fortress. According to the Daily Mail, the Italian services supported by NATO are conducting Action securing the funeral of Pope Francis, which has not been seen before. Awacs aircraft will circle in the sky. In addition, anti -done works that are already arranged. In total, 8,000 will come to the streets of Rome and the Vatican. officers in uniforms and in civilian.
Snipers set on roofs, closed airspace, anti -missile defense systems and blockades around the most important places. Even the Tiber River is to have special monitoring. Everything in case of water threats.
Funeral other than all
Francis will not be buried like his predecessors at the Basilica of St. Piotr. He chose a different place: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. It is a huge challenge for services. The procession route leads through a crowded city center, protection must stretch far beyond the walls of the Vatican.
Crowds and tears
The pope’s coffin has already been exhibited in the Basilica of St. Piotr. Tens of thousands of people say goodbye to him every day. Queues reach up to 8 hours, but pilgrims do not complain. – I just wanted to say goodbye. I kissed my hand and went on – said one of the faithful American NBC News television. Similar opinions are hears the reporter of « Fakt » Anna Orłowska. The faithful tell her that they came not only to say goodbye to the successor of Saint. Peter and the great man, but also thank for his life, service, words and what he brought to the community of the Church.
Francis is dressed in red robes, with a miter on his head, in his hands the rosary. The Swiss Guard watches over his body. The day before the funeral of the basilica will be closed to prepare for the ceremony.
200,000 people, 170 delegations, including Trump and William
Over 170 foreign delegations announced the Saturday ceremony (April 26) – from Donald Trump to Prince William. The organizers expect up to 200,000 people who will come to say goodbye to the Pope, who for 12 years of the pontificate called for openness, poverty and peace.
(Source: Daily Mail, Corriere della Sera, NBC News)
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Soldiers patrol St. Piotr – the Vatican turned into a fortress.
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Crowds of mourners are queuing up to say goodbye to Pope Francis, whose body was staged in the Basilica of St. Piotr.
