The death of Pope Francis. At 9.47 yesterday morning the announcement that surprised the world.
Today the Vatican released a photo of the Pontiff in an open coffin in the chapel of Santa Marta, the residence inside the Vatican where he lived. The Holy Father was dressed in a red robe with a white mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand.
With the death of the Pontiff, the long and solemn protocol that accompanies the passing of the baton at the head of the Roman Catholic Church has officially begun.
Convened today the Council of Ministers where the provisions for the organization and security measures for the funeral of Pope Francis. In his last will and testament the Holy Father asked to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, near the icon of the Virgin Salus Populi Romani.
