Pope Francis's funeral rites begin with 'ascertainment of death'

Pope Francis's funeral rites begin with 'ascertainment of death'

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, presided over the first ritual, known as the “rite of the ascertainment of death and deposition in the coffin.” The ceremony took place Monday evening at a chapel in Casa Santa Marta, where Swiss guards stood watch over the body of the deceased pontiff. Cardinal Kevin Farrell …

This day, the Vatican published a video on social networks that reported the rite of confirmation of the death of Pope Francis, as well as the placement of his body in the coffin. The ceremony was held in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, in the Vatican, on the night of April 21. In the video you can see the Pontiff in a coffin without platform, as requested, in a wooden coffin lined with red velvet, In his hands, he carries a rosary.Images of…

Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra preside over the sealing of the papal apartment at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Monday, April 21, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA V... [...]

Once the death of the sovereign pontiff has been observed, it is the wangle-bas de combat: nine days of mourning and then about twenty to elect his successor. Until a name emerges, it is Cardinal Camerling Kevin Farrell who will ensure the temporary.

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Dubliner in the role of Camerlengo at the Vatican?

When Pope Francis’ body is placed in a coffin, the person overseeing this delicate ritual will be Irishman, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, “Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church”.

Camerlengo Cardinal Farell to preside over certification of death of Pope Francis

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber or the caretaker of the Papal household, will preside over Pope Francis’ rite of the certification of death and the laying of the body in the coffin on Monday evening in Rome.