Bishop Benoni Ambarus, delegate of the Italian Episcopal Conference on charity, emphasized that this is a touching choice because Francis in the basilica “will welcome their favorite children”.
About 40 will be gathered. Everyone will keep white roses in their hands, which are a symbol of greeting at home. As Vatican News points out, This “last” in society this time will have the privilege to thank the Pope and say goodbye just before the burial. The Vatican in the communiqué noted that “the poor have a privileged place in the heart of God”, and therefore also in the heart of the Pope.
Pope Francis did not forget about the needy
The initiative gave birth to Ambarus with the master of papal liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Diego Ravell. The clergy decided that Franciszek would say goodbye to the representatives of those in need, including homeless, migrants, prisoners, former prisoners and poor families. So that “Pope's favorites accompany him in his last steps,” describes Vatican News. Bishop Ambarus reported that the representation of transsexuals will also be present, which he knows and who “have beautiful stories behind them.”
The priest reminded that Francis has repeatedly supported the needy, including prisoners, including through financial donations. – The vast majority of his help will remain in the mystery of God. The entire Bergoglio pontificate “abounds in donations for the whole world.” One cannot forget about “a serious change in church property management” for the most needy – he added.
The funeral of Pope Francis
Franciszek died on Monday at 7:35 at the age of 88. The cause of death was stroke, coma and irreversible cardiological collapse.
The Pope's funeral ceremonies will start on Saturday at 10 at Saint Peter Square in the Vatican. After the mass, the coffin with the pope's body will be transported to the Basilica of the Larger Mother, where he will be buried according to his will.
