Open Casket: First Images of Deceased Pope Francis

The images show the Pontiff laid out in a wooden coffin, dressed in red vestments and a mitre, while Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin prays over the body in the chapel of the Vatican guesthouse Domus Santa Marta, the Pope's residence. A rosary is wrapped around the folded hands. To the right and left, a member of the Swiss Guard stands watch.

At the open coffin, cardinals, members of the Curia, and Vatican employees can pay their respects. On Wednesday, the body will be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica at 9:00 AM.

(APA/Red)

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