Pope Francis’ Death: Rite of Verification and Burial Performed
On Monday, April 21, 2025, Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presided over the solemn rite of verification of the death and the entombment of the body of His Holiness Pope Francis.
Following the traditions of Vatican protocol, this act officially marks the beginning of the Sede Vacante period in the Catholic Church. The ceremony, rich in symbolism and reverence, was attended by senior prelates, members of the Curia, and accredited diplomatic representatives to the Holy See.
The role of the Camerlengo, in this case Kevin Farrell, is central at this time, temporarily taking on certain administrative duties of the Vatican until the election of a new Pontiff in the upcoming conclave.
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope in history, passed away at the age of 88, leaving a legacy of closeness, reform, and interreligious dialogue.
Source: VaticanNews