The funeral of Pope Francis will take place today, April 26th, at 10.00am in S. Peter’s Square.
The funeral of Pope Francis will take place today, April 26th, at 10.00am in S. Peter’s Square. Already he has laid in state for 3 days allowing the faithful to pay their respects.
Today’s ceremony will be a significant event, reflecting his legacy. Vatican Officials expected at least 250,000 mourners to attend, alongside 170 heads of state or government.
This ceremony will be televised live here at S. Mary’s Church from 9.30am.
God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Francis … should be numbered among the high priests; grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Amen.
V. Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord.
R. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.
And may his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word offer this prayer for the Holy Father:
Lord Jesus, you have called Pope Francis to yourself. Thank you for the gift of his papacy. When he was with us, he tirelessly showed the Church your constant mercy toward sinners. Grant him now your mercy and let him rest eternally with you in your Kingdom. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
