Bergoglio’s Burial: The Funeral and Interment of ‘Pope’ Francis

“The death of the wicked is very evil…” (Psalm 33:22)

Bergoglio’s Burial:
The Funeral and Interment of ‘Pope’ Francis

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The funeral of the man known as ‘Pope Francis’, the Jesuit apostate Jorge Mario Bergoglio, took place in St. Peter’s Square of Vatican City on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The main celebrant was ‘Cardinal’ Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of [Novus Ordo] Cardinals.

Bergoglio’s obsequies and interment took place five days after his death on Apr. 21.

Official Vatican Information and News Coverage

• Novendiali in memory of the Roman Pontiff Francis
• Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning
• Pope Francis’ life recalled in Deed placed in coffin
• Full Video: Funeral Mass for Pope Francis
• Text: Homily of His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re
• Interment of the coffin of the Roman Pontiff Francis
• Pope Francis’ mortal remains buried in St. Mary Major
• Cardinal Re at Requiem Mass: Pope Francis, a shepherd of the people

Video Highlights of the Wake, Funeral, and Burial Ceremonies

• Highlights: Translation of the coffin of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica
• The nun that wept inconsolably upon seeing Pope Francis’ casket
• The last images of Pope Francis’ open casket
• Highlights: Funeral Mass for Pope Francis
• Highlights: The translation of the late Pope Francis’ body to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major
• Funeral procession that took Pope Francis to his burial at St. Mary Major
• Final farewell to Pope Francis at St. Mary Major
• The Pope’s Funeral Concludes: Francis now rests in St. Mary Major

Background to the Funeral

• What to know about Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral
• Italy Jewish community head to attend pope’s funeral
• Preview of Pope Francis’ tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica
• Disgraced former LA Cardinal Roger Mahony chosen to help seal Francis’ casket
• Cardinal Mahony to play role in papal burial rites
• Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
• Ceremonies in three places: this is how the Pope’s funeral is organised
• Here’s how world leaders will be seated at pope’s funeral
• What’s new about Pope Francis’ funeral?
• An Unusual Papal Tomb
• Poor people to welcome pope’s body at St Mary Major
• The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed

News Reports from Various Sources

• PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Echoes of a Pontiff’s Passing
• Tens of thousands bid farewell to the dead Pope Francis
• The Final Resting Place of Pope Francis
• Official Vatican document on the life of Francis published
• Over 250,000 at Pope Francis’s funeral – Vatican
• 400,000 People for Pope Francis’ Funeral
• 150,000 on Francis’s funeral procession to St Mary Major
• Full of colour and thanks: this was the funeral of Pope Francis
• PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ funeral is held at the Vatican
• World leaders at Pope Francis’s funeral: who is there and where are they seated?
• Pope Francis’ funeral: A global farewell to a humble shepherd
• PHOTOS: Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome
• This Is How Pope Francis’ Burial Took Place in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in the Presence of Family Members
• ‘A living Gospel’: What mourners say about Pope Francis
• Pope Francis hailed as pastor with missionary vision of a church open for all
• Hundreds of thousands gather to say goodbye to Pope Francis, ‘brother to all’
• Photo essay: Prayers, tears and Zelenskyy huddle mark final goodbye to Pope Francis
• The Funeral for the “People’s Pope”
• ‘A pope among the people’: Pope Francis’ funeral day in photos
• Israeli President remembers Pope Francis’ deep faith and compassion

Commentaries and Related Information from Various Sources

• CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
• Lying in State, Francis’ Body Appears to be Turning Dark
• Latin America’s Communists Try to Claim ‘Dear Friend’ Pope Francis as Their Own
• Criticism of Cardinal Mahony’s role in papal funeral points to abuse crisis still affecting Church
• Cardinal Mahony’s coffin-closing cameo means it is business as usual
• Pope’s burial place a powerful symbol of papacy
• Farewell to Pope Francis as pages of the Gospel turn in the wind
• CONCLAVE WATCH 2025

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