Hiling ni Pope Francis ukol sa nais niyang kabaong, tinupad

- Pope Francis’s body now lies at the chapel of Santa Marta in the Vatican

- His body has been placed in the coffin during the rite of the declaration on Monday evening (Tuesday in Manila)

- Following the late pontiff's wish, his body is now seen in an open wooden casket

- It was also his wish to be placed in a simple wooden casket with a zinc lining instead of the traditional three layers of coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak

The body of Pope Francis has been placed in an open coffin during the rite of the declaration of death in Santa Marta residence in Vatican City.

The rite confirming the death and the placement of the late pope’s body in the coffin took place on Monday evening, April 21 (0800 GMT).

The official declaration of death was read aloud and was validated by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. The ceremony lasted just under an hour.

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According to Vatican News, the pontiff’s body will be transferred from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 9:00 AM to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday at 10:00 AM (0800 GMT).

As per ABS-CBN News, aligned with the pope’s request, his body is placed inside a wooden casket instead of a bier, which was used for the funeral of the previous popes.

It was also the late Argentine pontiff’s wish to be placed in a simple wooden casket with a zinc lining instead of the traditional three layers of coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak.

Pope Francis served as head of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013 and was known for his humility and compassion.

Pope Francis was the leader of the Catholic Church. He was born in Argentina and became pope in 2013. He was known for being kind and caring, especially to the poor. He encouraged people to help others and live simply. Many people admired him for his humble lifestyle and messages of peace.

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A pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. He is responsible for guiding Catholics in their faith and making important decisions for the Church. The pope lives in Vatican City and is seen as a spiritual leader by millions of people. He teaches about love, peace, and kindness. People look to the pope for guidance and inspiration in their religious lives.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 due to a stroke that led to a coma and cardiocirculatory collapse. The Vatican confirmed his cause of death through an official medical report certified by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. He had a history of respiratory failure, pneumonia, bronchiectases, high blood pressure, and Type II diabetes.

In a previous report, Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on February 14, the Vatican announced. In its statement, the Vatican revealed that the pontiff was taken to hospital for tests and to continue treatment of his ongoing bronchitis. As per Reuters, Pope Francis has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Earlier, the 88-year-old pope revealed he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

Source: KAMI.com.gh