Pope Francis: last photos before the burial in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Farewell to Pope Francis closed in Vatican

Public access to the farewell process for Pope Francis in Vatican has been closed today. Yesterday's photos show how the Pope's coffin was delivered to his final resting place in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. This is reported by

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The private burial ceremony will allow close people to honor his memory.

The burial ceremony takes place without the presence of the media and the public, but a later planned service will be open to all who wish to attend. This moment marks an important conclusion to the era of Pope Francis, who left a deep mark in the hearts of millions of believers worldwide.

Photos taken during the last moments of farewell have become symbols of mourning and unity, bringing together people of different nationalities and religions. They remind us of Pope Francis's legacy, which will remain with us for many years.

Let us remind you that the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis officially ended in Vatican. The coffin with the Pope's body was closed during a solemn ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica. This moment was the culmination of a three-day farewell ceremony attended by about 250 thousand people.

About 50 world leaders, 170 official delegations from around the world, and thousands of believers gathered in St. Peter's Square in Vatican to say goodbye to Pope Francis.

World leaders were also present at the ceremony, including President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of the USA Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and other officials and monarchs. Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, passed away on April 21 at the age of 88.

Pope Francis died in the morning on Monday at the age of 88. The cause of death was a stroke amid chronic diseases. Before the death of the Pope, he suffered from bilateral pneumonia, which was detected in February. In the hospital, Francis experienced four respiratory crises. According to doctors, his life was threatened twice. On March 23, Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital.

Pope Francis will be buried in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, rather than in Vatican, where many of his predecessors rest. The published document states that his tomb will be simple and without any special decorations.

Analysis

The closure of public access to the farewell process for Pope Francis marks the end of the pontificate. The private burial ceremony gives close people a chance to honor his memory. Photos from the last moments of farewell have become symbols of unity and remind us of the legacy left by Francis. He passed away at the age of 88 due to a stroke and chronic diseases. Pope Francis will be buried in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.