Pope Francis's body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / Credit: Vatican MediaVatican City, Apr 23, 2025 / 12:30 pm (CNA).Pope Francis was brought in solemn procession to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning, where the late pontiff will lie in state for three days for mourners to pay their final respects and say goodbye.The Rite of Translation began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and ended with the Holy Father's body before the Altar of Confession in the soaring basilica at the center of Christendom.Cardinals pray before Pope Francis' body in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaPope Francis' body is blessed in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaPope Francis' body processes toward St. Peter's Basilica, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaCardinals, bishops, and ...
Pope Francis's body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media
The Rite of Translation began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his pontificate, and ended with the Holy Father's body before the Altar of Confession in the soaring basilica at the center of Christendom.
Cardinals pray before Pope Francis' body in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaPope Francis' body is blessed in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaPope Francis' body processes toward St. Peter's Basilica, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaCardinals, bishops, and Vatican officials walk alongside Pope Francis' coffin in St. Peter's Square on April 23, 2025, during the solemn transfer as Swiss Guards stand in formal formation. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNAPope Francis' body is brought into St. Peter's Basilica, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNAPope Francis' body is processed into St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaClergy are seen processing during the Rite of Translation for Pope Francis' body in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA
Pope Francis' body is seen during the Rite of Translation at St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNAPope Francis' body lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican MediaThe Holy Father's body lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden, New Jersey. / Credit: Farragutful via Wikimedia CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 12:25 pm (CNA).The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, said it will drop its fight against the state's efforts to empanel a grand jury to investigate clergy abuse allegations.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, May 7, 2025 / 13:00 pm (CNA).The Room of Tears is just a few feet away from the Sistine Chapel, where the monumental decision of the papal election is made by Catholic cardinals.
Vestments rest in the Room of Tears at the Sistine Chapel ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope, Tuesday, May 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, May 7, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA).Here is a list of the garments you may see the new pope wearing once he steps out onto the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to greet the people.
Pope Francis's body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media
