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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will be leading the solemn rite of the ascertainment of death of Pope Francis and the placement of his body in the coffin. This significant event will take place on Monday evening.
The Holy See Press Office made the announcement today, stating that the rite will commence at 8:00 PM Rome time in the Chapel of the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell will be joined by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, as well as family members of the late Pope Francis, Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, and Dr. Luigi Carbone, the Director and Deputy Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene.
In light of this sad event, the Press Office also shared that the canonization Mass for Blessed Carlo Acutis has been temporarily suspended. The Mass, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, April 27, on the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, will be postponed.
Stay tuned for more updates on this solemn occasion as we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. May he rest in peace.
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