Eerie silence fell over Rome as casket sealed

Pallbearers carry Pope Francis’ simple wooden coffin

They carried the coffin, adorned with just a crucifix and Francis’ coat of arms, down the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica and out into the square at the start of his funeral.

Eerie silence fell over Rome as casket sealed

There was an eerie silence over St Peter's Basilica as night fell in Rome last night.

Pope's Coffin Sealed, Stamped Ahead Of Funeral | Francis

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, ahead of his funeral on Saturday. A changing of the guards at Francis’ open coffin signaled the end of the viewing period of the pontiff, who was laid out in red robes, a bishop’s pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands. Watch this video to know more.

Pope Francis' Coffin Sealed in Private Ceremony After 250,000 Mourners Paid Their Respects

Pope Francis' casket was sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday, April 26Francesco Sforza - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Pope Francis' coffin was sealed during a private ritual in St. Peter's BasilicaPope Francis' casket was sealed in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25 after three days of public visitationThe traditional funeral rites for popes were performed, including the placing of a white veil over his …

Pope Francis' coffin sealed ahead of funeral

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in a private ceremony at the Vatican on Friday night (early Saturday morning in the Philippines) in preparation for the funeral.

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects.