22.04.2025 10:21
The spiritual leader of Catholics and the Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 88. Following the Pope's death, his personal rooms were sealed, and the vacancy of the position was announced.
Pope Francis passed away yesterday morning at the age of 88. Following the Pope's death, the process outlined in church law for when a pope dies was also initiated in the Vatican. According to a report by the Vatican's official publication, Vatican News, the announcement of his death was read aloud around 8:00 PM last night, and the stages of placing the body in the coffin were carried out.
THE ROOMS WERE SEALED
After this process, the "Camerlengo" (Vicar of the Papal Office) Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who manages the transition period until the next pope is elected when a pope dies or resigns, along with Vatican Secretary of State (Prime Minister) Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, closed and sealed the personal rooms of Pope Francis in his residence and the Papal Palace.
"FISHERMAN'S RING" DESTROYED
Under the supervision of Camerlengo Cardinal Farrell, the papal seal known as the "fisherman's ring" was also destroyed, and according to church law, "Sede Vacante," which means "the seat is vacant" in Latin, was declared. The Vatican's official website also updated its status to "Sede Vacante."
FIRST MEETING AFTER THE POPE'S DEATH
Meanwhile, it was stated that the Congregation of Cardinals would hold its first meeting this morning following the death of Pope Francis, and that a date for Pope Francis's funeral could be determined in this meeting.