Tens of thousands of people lined up for three days to greet Pope FranciscoThat Died on Monday At 88 after having undergone a heart attack. A greater influx of expected led the Vatican to extend the opening of Basílca during the night. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, who will also participate in the funeral, was one of those who arrived in time to present his last respect for the Pope in his public wake.
The Vatican reported it 164 delegations They are confirmed for tomorrow’s funeral, including 12 sovereigns in office which are i King of Spain-, the presidents, including Zelenski and Trump, But not the Spanish Pedro Sánchez– Y Head of state of different countries that are addressed to Rome To say goodbye to Pope Francisco In the San Pedro Square. Up to 200,000 people should go to the Vatican. Since it is a Jubilee Special, the figure could be even greater.
Therefore, both the Italian and the Vatican government have launched a Large safety plan. Have been distributed More than 2,000 police officersbesides aa Anti -didish system and an area of Aerial exclusion Speaking of Rome for 24 hours, which is already in progress. There are prepared combat planes and special police units of the police lined up in the roofs of the buildings of the Via della Contiiliations, the avenue that leads to the Plaza de San Pedro.
Right in the Vatican and in the streets surrounding the Plaza de San Pedro, the Red area. This No Parking And control places were established with the help of hundreds of volunteers to filter the crowd that goes on foot.
The funeral agenda of Pope Francis
10:00, Basilica of San Pedro: the liturgy chaired by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. It will be held alí, the dignitaries on the visit will be organized, according to the protocol, started with the presidents of Argentina (the Pope’s hometown) and Italy, followed by members of the real houses and other leaders in French alphabetical order.
In addition, a group of homeless and in need will assist the Pope to the funeral and burial, in line with the Francisco’s embrace to the marginalizedAnd they will meet the pontiff’s coffin to pay homage when he arrives in the mayor of Santa María la.
After the mass, the Transfer of féretro In a car that will follow a delegation, crossing six kilometers from the heart of Rome a Mayor of Santa María la for burial. THE serious He is preparing behind a wooden barrier inside the basilica who has chosen to be close to an icon of the Virgin that venerated and he often prayed.
Him burial It will take place privately, according to the Vatican. The photos released by the Vatican on Friday show the marble plaque supported by the sidewalk, with the single Latin incision that he asked in his last testament: “Franciscus”.
