The Vatican has officially announced that Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 local time. This announcement is being closely followed by the Catholic world and the international community.
On the other hand, the Vatican announced that the Pope's body will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica before it is opened to the public. It was stated that the transfer will take place on Wednesday, April 23 at 09:00 local time. The Pope's coffin will remain in the catafalque in St. Peter's Basilica until the burial and the faithful will be able to pay their last respects. The Pope's body is currently in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence where he served for 12 years as pope.
