The funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, will adhere to long-standing traditions involving several days of rituals, including a viewing of his body open to the global public. Initially, a doctor certifies the pontiff's death and prepares the body for preservation, which includes dressing it in a white cassock. Key aspects of the ceremony involve the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, allowing death confirmation in the chapel. The camerlengo plays a central role, including the destruction of the fisherman's ring to prevent forgeries before a new one is made for the successor.
The funeral for Pope Francis will follow a centuries-old tradition, with rituals spanning several days and a viewing of his body for mourners from around the world.
Inside the Vatican, the ritual begins when a doctor is summoned to certify the pontiff's death, ensuring the body is perfectly preserved for the viewing.
The Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis simplifies papal burials, allowing confirmation of death to occur in the pontiff's personal chapel instead of his bedroom.
The camerlengo uses a ceremonial hammer to destroy the fisherman's ring, preventing forgeries, and a new one will be forged when the next pope is elected.
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