The Vatican on Tuesday released a
photo of Pope Francis in an open coffin in the chapel of Santa
Marta, the residence inside the Vatican where he lived, after
the Argentine pontiff died at the age of 88 on Monday.
The late pontiff was dressed in a red robe with a white mitre on
his head and a rosary in his hand.
Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni told journalists on
Monday that Francis's body is likely to be transferred to St.
Peter's Basilica on Wednesday so that the faithful can pay their
respects to him.
The first General Congregation of Cardinals since the pope's
death will take place on Tuesday, during which a date for the
funeral may be decided.
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