Pope Francis’s body has been displayed inside the Vatican.
Glamtush reports that images of the late Pope Francis lying in repose have been released, capturing a moment of solemn reverence as thousands journey to the Vatican to bid farewell to the beloved pontiff.
The 88-year-old spiritual leader, dressed in his traditional liturgical vestments and holding a rosary between his fingers, rests peacefully in his coffin. Beside him, Vatican guards stand in quiet honour, keeping vigil as mourners file past in hushed reverence.
News of Pope Francis’s passing—reportedly from a stroke followed by cardiac arrest—was confirmed by the Catholic Church early yesterday. The announcement sent shockwaves through the global faith community, prompting an outpouring of tributes and prayers from across the world.
In a deeply personal and moving final testament, Pope Francis expressed his desire for a modest farewell, requesting to be buried in a simple underground tomb—an echo of the humility that defined his papacy.
“As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in eternal life, I wish to set out my final wishes solely regarding the place of my burial,” he wrote.
He continued, “Throughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the mother of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
As the faithful continue to gather in Vatican City, the world reflects on a life devoted to compassion, humility, and service—hallmarks of a man whose spiritual legacy will endure for generations.
