The rituals and rituals after the death of the Pope, his funeral and funeral explained

Vatican City (AP) – The death of the pope starts a series of carefully planned rituals and rituals before summarizing the election of his successor. They involved death certificates and public performances of his body in recognition of their respect, followed by funerals and funerals.

Pope Francis, who died on Monday, revised various rituals last year to simplify the funeral rituals to emphasize his role as a bishop and allow burial outside the Vatican to maintain his will. But the core elements still exist, including three critical moments that must be observed between the death of the pope and the burial of the burial.

The reform incorporated the slim red volume “Ordo exseciarum romani Pontificis” in Latin “buried in the Pope”.

Why do you need to change the funeral?

Although the Pope often changes the rules governing the election of his successors, there has been no amendment to the Pope's funeral since 2000.

These changes became necessary after Francis expressed his wishes.

A few months later, Francis revealed that he was working with the Vatican master of rituals, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to overhaul the book to simplify them.

Ravelli explained the reforms that the purpose of these changes was to “emphasize more about the funeral of the Pope as the priest and disciples of Christ, rather than the funeral of those who are capable in this world.”

Death pronounced

Three main sites or moments first appear in his home, then St. Peter's Basilica, and then funeral.

The reform allowed the official confirmation of death in Francis' personal church rather than his bedroom. It is unclear why, since Francis chose to live in the junior suite at the Vatican Santa Marta Hotel rather than the Apostle Palace, the change may be more practical than anything. He has a private chapel in Santa Marta.

After the Pope's death, the head of the Vatican Health Bureau examined the body, determined the cause of death and wrote a report. The body is wearing white.

The body was in the Pope's private chapel, and the ceremony of death demanded by Vatican official Camerlengo. Camerlengo is American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, one of Francis' most trusted assistants.

In the changes with the past, the ritual no longer requires placing the body in the traditional three coffins made of cypress, lead and oak. Now, the Pope's body is placed in a wooden coffin with a zinc coffin inside. The Pope wore a red liturgical costume, his slashed wooden tower (the bishop's traditional headdress) and pallium wool stole a scarf. Pasqual candles are large decorative candles used for Easter and are located nearby.

Camerlengo drafted the formal declaration of death with a certificate prepared by the Minister of Health Services.

The ceremonial celebration master Ravelli then decided when to pay tribute to St. Peter's Basilica before moving the coffin for public viewing.

Enter the cathedral once

When the body is brought into the cathedral, the saint's singing is sung. Camerlengo leads the parade.

In another variation, the Pope's body is no longer placed on the edge of the elevated mount. Instead, the simplified wooden coffin is facing the seat, with Pasquiel candles nearby.

Coffin seal

The night before the funeral, the camera presided over the closure and seal of the coffin. There was a white cloth on the Pope's face.

A bag of coins minted during his papal ritual is placed in the coffin, and a page of written records of his Pope (in Italian as “rogito”, a word that indicates a formal act. It was read aloud by the liturgical master, then rolled up and slide into a cylindrical tube placed inside the coffin. Another copy is kept in the Vatican archives. Both the zinc coffin and the wooden lid carry the cross and the papal badge.

Francis' badge was his badge away from him when he was a bishop, including a shield and a monogram of the Jesuit command, which read the word “Miserando Atque Eligendo” in Latin “with mercy, he called him.” It comes from an episode in the Gospel where Christ picks someone who seems unworthy to follow him.

Funerals and funerals

The funeral is presided over by the dean of the Cardinal College, or, if not possible, by Vice Dean or other senior cardinal. The current dean is Giovanni Battista RE, the Italian Cardinal, who is 91 years old. The vice president is Leonardo Sandri, Argentina cardinal, 81 years old. Francis extended their five-year term earlier this year instead of appointing a new term.

Francis' reforms allowed burial outside the Vatican and presided over Camerlengo. The various seals on the coffin were impressed and placed in the grave.

Francis said he wanted to be buried in St. Peter's Basilica or its landscape, with most popes buried, but in the Cathedral of Major St. Mary in the town. His choice reflects his respect for the idol of the Virgin Mary there, namely Salus Populi Romani (Reden of the Roman people).

After each foreign trip, Francis would go to the cathedral to pray in front of Byzantine-style paintings, which contained the image of Mary, dressed in a blue robe, holding the baby Jesus, and then a jewel-gold book.

“It’s my great dedication,” Francis told Mexico’s N+ while revealing his future funeral plans. “This place is ready.”

After the burial, the Catholic Church began nine days of official mourning, known as “Norverdias”, and the meeting began.