Funeral of Pope Francis: the likely date of the ceremony has been announced
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The funeral of Pope Francis is likely to take place on April 26. The conclave to elect the new pontiff will take place between May 6 and 10.
The funeral of Pope Francis is likely to take place on Saturday, April 26. The decision on the date must be made at the first Congregation of Cardinals. This is written by the publication ANSA, reports UNN.
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It is noted that according to the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, the Pope's funeral must take place between the fourth and sixth days after his death, i.e. between Friday, April 25, and Sunday, April 27.
The decision on the date must be made at the first Congregation of Cardinals. Therefore, it is likely that the funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26. The conclave will take place between the fifteenth and twentieth day after Francis' death, and therefore in this case between May 6 and 10.
According to the publication, the Conclave will take place between the fifteenth and twentieth day after Francis' death, and therefore in this case between May 6 and 10. However, if all the cardinal electors are in Rome, the beginning of the Conclave can also be moved to an earlier date.
Let us remind you
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In his spiritual testament, Pope Francis stated that he wants to be buried in the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. He also asked for a simple tomb with the inscription "Franciscus".