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The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony

The Pope at peace: Vatican issues pictures of Francis laid out in open coffin for Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony
The rite confirming Pope Francis' death and the placement of his body in the coffin took place last night at the Chapel of Santa Marta.

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