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The pictures of Pope Francis in his coffin offer more than a mere look at the late pontiff; they tell a deeper tale filled with meaning. Every element, from his humble casket to the personal items laid by his side, breaks with Vatican tradition — a reflection of his personal wishes.
As the world bids a heartfelt farewell to Pope Francis, his final resting arrangements reflect the values he cherished during his life. Celebrated for his simplicity, humility, and dedication to the underserved, Pope Francis’s burial spot beautifully encapsulates the legacy he leaves behind. The personal mementos he selected to accompany him serve as a last testament to his life of love, service, and transformation.
The much-loved 88-year-old spiritual leader passed away after suffering from a severe stroke compounded by heart failure. Following weeks of battling pneumonia, Pope Francis passed away peacefully within the Vatican’s comforting surrounds.
Pope Francis’s Final Farewell Inside His Casket
On Tuesday, the world caught its first glimpse of Pope Francis lying in repose through powerful images released by the Vatican. These photographs unveiled the significant items chosen for his ultimate journey.
Lying in an open casket, Francis is dressed in red vestments — a color that symbolizes martyrdom and the blood of Christ, with a rosary folded gently in his hands. His coffin, watched over by ceremonial guards, allowed his household and Vatican officials to bid a private and
Inside the coffin, personal items include his mitre, the traditional papal hat, a crozier (staff), and a selection of coins minted during his time as the Vicar of Christ, a testament to historical tradition. There’s also a sealed document called a rogito, summarizing his lifetime and work as pope. His right hand bears the broken Fisherman’s Ring, ceremonially destroyed to mark the end of his papal reign and to prevent its misuse after death, as it was once used as a seal for personal papal letters.
