Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in St Peter’s Basilica as funeral begins in Rome (Photos)

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in St Peter’s Basilica as funeral begins in Rome (Photos)

The coffin of Pope Francis was sealed in St Peter’s Basilica as he is being laid to rest this morning.

The three-day viewing period ended at around 7 pm on Friday, signalled by a changing of the guards at the pontiff’s open coffin.

Thousands of people had lined up to see the pope lying in state, and the Vatican had extended the basilica’s opening hours, welcoming visitors to pay their respects throughout the night due to the higher-than-expected turnout.

Today, world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, his predecessor Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Prince of Wales are among attendees at the requiem mass in St Peter’s Square

Others include French President Emmanuel Macron, former US President Joe Biden , and Irish President Michael D Higgins, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Spain’s Queen Letizia .

Idowu Babalola Photo
Idowu Babalola

Socially Not Social. IG & Twitter - @Braggamando

All author posts
Related Posts
Teddy A Celebrates His Son, Jay As He Turns 6
Teddy A Celebrates His Son, Jay As He Turns 6

Ex-BB Naija star, Teddy A took to Instagram to celebrate his son from a previous relationship. His son, Jay...

M.I hails Mode9 as Nigeria’s most respected rapper
M.I hails Mode9 as Nigeria’s most respected...

When it comes to Nigerian hip-hop, M.I Abaga doesn’t hesitate to give credit where it’s due. In a recent episode of the...

Princess Shyngle Reacts To Michael Essien’s Wife Reportedly Packing Out
Princess Shyngle Reacts To Michael Essien’s...

Sultry Ghanaian actress Princess Shyngle, has described Michael Essien’s wife, Akosua Puni, , as the “dumbest wife” of the...

Write A Comments