The Vatican has said the body of Pope Francis will be taken to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT).
In a statement on Tuesday, the Vatican said the pontiff’s body is currently laid out in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his 12-year papacy.
According to the Vatican, the cleric spent five weeks in hospital earlier this year for double pneumonia, stating that he fell into a coma after suffering a stroke and ultimately experienced “irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.’’
Meanwhile, Cardinals will meet on Tuesday to plan his funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Vatican on Monday disclosed that the pope died of a stroke at the age of 88 years after suffering from Pneumonia and stroke.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined leaders across the world in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as “a humble servant of God” and “one of the most steadfast voices for justice and compassion in our time.” In a statement issued by the State House on Monday, President Tinubu praised the Pope’s lifelong dedication to the poor, his advocacy for peace, and his commitment to building […]
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