São Pedro Basilica reopens for Pope Francis’ funeral day

Doctor detailed the last moments of the Pontiff. Sérgio Alfieri told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that he received a call at his home around 5:30 am, asking him to go to the Vatican urgently. Upon arriving, he saw the Pope with open eyes and without responding to any stimulus. “At that moment, I knew there was nothing more to do,” he said.

Pope Francis’ tombstone project was revealed. She will be marble with a single inscription: “Franciscus” (Francisco, in Latin). It will also have the reproduction of the pectoral cross used by the Pope in life. He will be buried on Saturday morning at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.

Pope’s nephew will travel with donated money. Mauro Bergoglio has not received support from the Argentine government and will say goodbye to his uncle thanks to a private donation. He would have given an interview saying he wanted to travel, but there was no way to pay. The next day, a businesswoman donated her tickets. “I never asked for a favor. I offered me and accepted because it was the only way I had to say goodbye,” said Mauro, son of Oscar Bergoglio, Francisco’s deceased brother.

Lula and Janja embarked yesterday to Rome. In addition to the summit of the three powers, four ministers, seven deputies and three senators are part of the entourage, which will use a FAB (Brazilian Air Force) plane. Geraldo Alckmin, who is a practicing Catholic, will be in Brazil and assumes as acting president while Lula is out.

Milei also goes to the Vatican. The Argentine president has always been critic of the Pope and has not attended tributes in the country, but must arrive in Rome today. The Pope was critical of the repression promoted by Patricia Bullrich, Minister of Security, against retirees in protests in Argentina. His presence in the entourage generated strangeness and criticism in social networks.

JD Vance, vice president of the United States, minimized differences with Papa. He met briefly with the pontiff hours before his death. “I was lucky enough to tighten his hand and say that I pray for him every day, why… I I said, and pray, “he said. He said it was a” blessing “to find with the pontiff hours before from him Dying, and avoided talking about ideological conflicts between Francisco and the Trump administration. The religious vehemently criticized the massive deportations promoted by the Republicans.