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Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffin

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 April 2025
The Vatican released the first photo and video of Pope Francis in repose, dressed in red liturgical vestments. He died at 88 from a cerebral stroke, as confirmed by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. Pope Francis requested a modest burial at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, departing from the tradition of entombing popes at St Peter’s Basilica.
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News video: POPE's Funeral LIVE: First Image Of POPE Francis Body In Coffin | Vatican Rites VIDEO Released

POPE's Funeral LIVE: First Image Of POPE Francis Body In Coffin | Vatican Rites VIDEO Released 03:19

The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red vestments with a rosary in hand and a bishop’s mitre crowning his head, the 88-year-old pontiff rests in a wooden casket as Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays by his side. Francis...

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