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Pope Francis Funeral Marks Historic Shift in Rituals: Multilingual Prayers Break Tradition | Vatican

In a powerful and symbolic farewell, Pope Francis’s funeral introduced a historic change to long-standing papal rites. For the first time in the history of papal funerals, the Prayer of the Faithful was delivered in six languages—including a groundbreaking addition that reflected Pope Francis’s global outreach and deep commitment to inclusivity. From simplified funeral rites to multilingual participation, the ceremony captured the late pontiff's desire for a humbler, more accessible Church. With over 200,000 mourners filling St. Peter’s Square, this farewell was as much a moment of tradition as it was of transformation — a ritual echoing the values Pope Francis championed throughout his life. #PopeFrancisFuneral #PapalRituals #VaticanLive #HistoricFarewell #CatholicChurch #StPetersSquare #FuneralMass #PrayerOfTheFaithful #PopeFrancisLegacy #ChurchReform #InclusiveChurch #FinalFarewell #Rome2025 #GlobalCatholicCommunity Also Read Mighty And Meek Attend Pope Francis' Funeral - Ceremony He Helped Reimagine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/mighty-and-meek-attend-pope-francis-funeral-ceremony-he-helped-reimagine-4135713.html?ref=DMDesc How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~ED.194~HT.336~GR.344~

POPE's Funeral LIVE: First Image Of POPE Francis Body In Coffin | Vatican Rites VIDEO Released

The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red vestments with a rosary in hand and a bishop’s mitre crowning his head, the 88-year-old pontiff rests in a wooden casket as Cardinal Pietro Parolin prays by his side. Francis passed away Monday night from a severe Stroke and heart failure. His funeral will be held Saturday at St. Peter’s Basilica. As Catholics mourn, Cardinal Kevin Farrell temporarily leads the Church during this time of sede vacante. #PopeFrancis #Vatican #CatholicChurch #BreakingNews #PapalFuneral #VaticanNews #PopeDies #FinalFarewell #PopeFrancisDeath #HolySee #CardinalFarrell #StPetersBasilica #CatholicNews #ReligiousLeader #FaithAndHope #Christianity #GlobalMourning #PapalLegacy #ChurchLeadership #Conclave2025 #CasaSantaMarta #ReposeOfTheDead #FuneralMass #ChristianWorld #PapalTransition #PopeInRepose #HolyFather #FaithNews #WorldNews #ReligiousHistory #EndOfAnEra Also Read Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc Paris Mourns Pope Francis: Eiffel Tower To Go Dark In Memory Of Pontiff :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/paris-mourns-pope-francis-eiffel-tower-to-go-dark-in-memory-of-pontiff-4129893.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~GR.121~