Pope Francis’ Body in Open Coffin for Death Declaration Rite at Vatican
VATICAN CITY — The body of Pope Francis was solemnly placed in an open wooden coffin during the official rite of declaration of death, held Monday evening, April 21, at the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his residence in Vatican City. The rite, which began at 8:00 PM (0800 GMT), was presided over by … Read more