2023-12-13 17:12:16
He Pope Francisco shared his plans for his funeral in an interview with the Mexican television network N+. He noted that he would like to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Romemotivated by his deep devotion to Mary.
For the first time in over a hundred years a Pope will be buried outside the Vatican. With this decision, Bergoglio seeks to simplify funeral rites and continues his line of rejection of papal rituals and privileges.
Jorge Bergoglio had a conversation with journalist Valentina Alazraki. During the interview, the Pope was in good mood and addressed various topics, including his health, the challenges of migration, his relationship with his predecessor Benedict XVI and his travel plans for the year 2024.
The chosen place
In the conversation, Pope Francis acknowledged that is already collaborating with the Vatican’s master of ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, in planning the details of your funeral.
The Basilica of Santa María Maggiore, located in Rome, dates back to the 5th century and It is one of the four major basilicas in Italy. It stands out as the larger construction dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, in 1990 UNESCO added it to the list of World Heritage Sites in Europe.
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Francis will mark a milestone by becoming the first Pope in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican. Throughout history, several Popes have chosen this path. The last to do so was Leo XIII, who died in 1903 and chose to be buried in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, in Rome.
Since taking office at the Vatican, Pope Francis has avoided various ceremonial rituals associated with his position. He chose to do not use the “mozzetta”the short crimson cape, and dispensed with the traditional red “fisherman shoes” characteristic of his predecessors. He preferred to keep his usual black shoes, for comfort.. Furthermore, he chose not to wear a gold cross, opting for the same silver cross that he wore during his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires.
The dad’s health
When asked about his health, Francisco noted: “I feel good, I feel better. Sometimes they tell me that I am not prudent because I feel like doing things and moving. I guess those are good signs. I’m quite well”.
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This statement generated relief among believers and followers of the maximum leader of the Catholic Church, who experienced various health difficulties throughout 2023. In June, he underwent a abdominal hernia surgery, from which he appears to have fully recovered. Furthermore, in early December, he had to cancel his trip to Dubai to participate in the COP28 climate summit due to a bronchitis.
The health complications he experienced led Francisco to express his willingness to resign from office, following the example of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. However, he stressed that papal resignations should not become a common practice in the Holy See.
But the Pope appears to be in good health and He already has travel plans for 2024, contemplating destinations such as Polynesia, Belgium and, although with uncertainty, his native country, Argentina.
LT
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