The Delicate state of health of Benedict XVI It can cause an unprecedented situation, that of the death of a pope who is not in office while another is in office. Would there be any change with respect to the traditional burial that can be experienced in San Pedro on these types of occasions? The truth is that yes.
Typically, they would be images very similar to what we had in 2005 with the death of John Paul IIbut afterwards there will be no conclave to choose his successor.
throughout the nine days of official mourning that will be decreed, a succession of events will take place.
Between the first and the second day, the body of Benedict XVI would be transferred to Saint Peter so that parishioners can say goodbye. In parallel, it will be known will and its Willssuch as where and how he wants to be buried.
Despite the fact that most popes ask to be buried in Saint Peter’s crypt Due to its proximity to the apostle’s tomb, his decision will not be known until he dies.
Between the fourth and fifth day, the state funeral, which will be attended by all the curia and high-level authorities from all countries. It will be the first time that we could see a Pope, Francis, burying another Pope, Benedict XVI.
Source: Lasexta
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