{"id":2404469,"date":"2025-02-20T03:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-health-how-the-papal-funeral-will-be-different-this-time\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T03:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:35:25","slug":"pope-francis-health-how-the-papal-funeral-will-be-different-this-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-health-how-the-papal-funeral-will-be-different-this-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-health-how-the-papal-funeral-will-be-different-this-time%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2404469&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Pope Francis \u2064is currently hospitalized for \u200dbronchitis at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, following a diagnosis of bilateral \u200bpneumonia.\u2062 Despite being diagnosed with a serious condition given his advanced age and medical history, \u2063the Vatican has reported \u200bthat he remains in good spirits and his clinical condition is stable with signs of\u200d slight advancement.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d article\u2062 discusses the \u2062protocols surrounding papal funerals,which have been established over centuries.Upon the pope&#8217;s death, Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell would confirm the passing and ceremonially destroy\u2063 the pontiff&#8217;s ring \u200cof the Fisherman, a symbol of papal\u2062 authority. A Mass of Repose would be held \u2064at St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica, and the period\u2062 until a new pope is elected is known as *sede \u2064vacante*.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis has \u200cmade reforms aimed at simplifying \u2062the\u200c funeral process to reflect humility and devotion. He\u200b has requested a single \u200bcoffin rather then the customary three and has called for changes to \u2064the \u2062liturgy. Furthermore, he wishes to be buried at the Papal basilica of St. Mary \u2062Major instead of \u2062the usual location at St.Peter&#8217;s\u2064 Basilica, as it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/atp-roundup-taylor-fritz-cruises-into-atlanta-final\/\" title=\"Taylor Fritz easily advances to the final of the Atlanta tournament in an impressive performance.\">holds special significance<\/a> for\u2063 him.<\/p>\n<p>the article mentions that after Pope Francis&#8217;s passing, the College of Cardinals would \u2063convene a *conclave* to elect his successor, \u2062following a tradition that allows any Catholic male to be chosen, although this has not occurred since the 14th century.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1998174\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pope-francis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pope Francis<\/a> is currently receiving care at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3320667\/pope-francis-hospital-bronchitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gemelli Polyclinic<\/a> in Rome, Italy, where he was transferred&nbsp;on Friday for treatment of bronchitis after a dip in his health.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The pontiff was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, a serious condition for an 88-year-old man who had part of one lung removed during his youth, but the Vatican said he&rsquo;s in &ldquo;good spirits.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Holy Father&rsquo;s clinical condition is stable,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vatican\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Holy See<\/a> Press Office announced Wednesday afternoon. &ldquo;Blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement, particularly in the inflammatory indices.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A group of children from a primary school pray for Pope Francis in front of the statue Pope John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Friday, Feb. 14. (AP Photo\/Gregorio Borgia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the extent to which the illness presents a threat to his life remains unclear, the pope&rsquo;s condition is causing many in Vatican City to ensure they&rsquo;re prepared for an end to his pontificate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centuries-old protocol<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/catholicism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Catholic Church<\/a> is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and refined into a seamless procedure.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of the pope&rsquo;s death, Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell would be expected to confirm his death with the aid of medical professionals.<\/p>\n<p>The camerlengo is then expected to take possession of the pontiff&rsquo;s bespoke Ring of the Fisherman and crush it with a silver hammer. <\/p>\n<p>The ring, depicting St. Peter casting a net into the ocean, symbolizes papal authority and legitimacy. In past centuries, it was used to seal official correspondence with wax. Other cardinals would witness its destruction to ensure the ceremony was carried out.<\/p>\n<p>A Mass of Repose would then be celebrated inside St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica in Vatican City, with a homily honoring the life of the deceased pope.<\/p>\n<p>The period between a pope&rsquo;s death and the election of his successor is referred to as <em>sede vacante<\/em>, Latin for &ldquo;the chair [of St. Peter] being vacant.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Clergy, religious people, and laity from around the world would visit Rome during this time to view the body as it lays in state and pay their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rush-limbaugh-wife-planning-virtual-memorial-service\/\" title=\"Rush Limbaugh Wife Planning Virtual Memorial Service\">final respects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During <em>sede vacante<\/em>, the governance of the entire Catholic Church is invested in the College of Cardinals. However, the use of these powers is strictly limited.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The late Pope Benedict XVI&rsquo;s papal ring is seen on his finger as he greets the faithful upon his arrival at the Virgin Mary of the Divine Love Sanctuary in Rome, Monday, May 1, 2006. (AP Photo\/Gregorio Borgia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Catholic Church honors deceased popes with nine days of mourning, and a memorial mass is celebrated on each day.<\/p>\n<p>The pope is finally buried in a Rite of Interment &mdash; usually a rather private ceremony in which <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">high-ranking church officials observe<\/a> the final placement of the pontiff in his grave or tomb.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pope Francis&rsquo;s personal tweaks<\/h2>\n<p>Pope Francis issued small reforms in 2024 that would make his funeral more focused on humility, austerity, and his own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-corporate-media-shticks-about-ukraine-that-you-should-absolutely-ignore\/\" title=\"3 Corporate Media Shticks About Ukraine That You Should Absolutely Ignore\">personal devotion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Master of Apostolic Ceremonies, said last year that &ldquo;a second edition&rdquo; of the <em>Order of Funerals for Roman Pontiffs<\/em> &ldquo;became necessary&rdquo; &mdash; &ldquo;First of all, because Pope Francis has requested it, as he himself has stated on several&nbsp;occasions of the need to simplify and adapt certain rites so that the celebration of the funeral of the Bishop of Rome may better express the faith of the Church in the Risen Christ.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis&rsquo;s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation. For example, he requested that the Vatican use just one coffin for the body of a deceased pontiff instead of the traditional three, each made of a different material.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, instead of presenting the body for public viewing on an ornate catafalque, the body will be made visible inside its open coffin.<\/p>\n<p>Other changes include the invocation of all canonized popes during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/christianity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Litany of the Saints<\/a> and updated translations of the liturgy.<\/p>\n<p>Ravelli said these changes were made &ldquo;to emphasize even more that the funeral of the Roman pontiff is that of a pastor and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful person of this world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pope Francis&rsquo;s choice of final resting place<\/h2>\n<p>Pope Francis requested to break with recent tradition and be buried outside St. Peter&rsquo;s Basilica, where 91 popes are interned.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, he expressed his desire to be buried inside the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Six other popes are buried in the basilica &mdash; Pope Honorius III, Pope Clement VIII, Pope Clement IX, Pope Sixtus V, and St. Pius V &mdash; but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-hospitalized-struggling-to-speak-report\/\" title=\"... ..., &#039;...ruggling to Speak&#039;: Report\">pontiff hasn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t been buried in the church since the 17th century.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis has a special affinity for the basilica and its depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, <em>Salus Populi Romani<\/em>&nbsp;(Salvation of the People of Rome).<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s my great devotion,&rdquo; Pope Francis told Mexican television outlet N+. &ldquo;The place is already prepared.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pope Francis celebrates a Mass at St. Mary Major Basilica on the occasion of the translation of the icon of Mary &ldquo;Salus Populi Romani&rdquo; (Salvation of the Roman People) in Rome, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. (AP Photo\/Gregorio Borgia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pope Francis visited the basilica &mdash; one of the four most prominent churches in the city and home to a relic of the Holy Cradle &mdash; over 100 times since becoming the Bishop of Rome, beginning after he was first elected.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When Pope Francis dies, the College of Cardinals will convene for a <em>conclave<\/em> (Latin for &ldquo;[locked] with a key&rdquo;) in Rome to elect his successor.<\/p>\n<p>The cardinals stay locked inside the Sistine Chapel and its joint residential areas for as long as it takes to reach a two-thirds majority vote for a successor.<\/p>\n<p>Any Catholic male can technically be elected to the papacy, regardless of whether he&rsquo;s a cardinal, a bishop, a priest, or even just a layman. 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