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Cardinals set conclave start date this Monday, April 28

Starting tomorrow, Sunday, April 27, the faithful and pilgrims will be able to visit the tomb of the Holy Father, located in the side nave between the Chapel of Salus Populi Romani and the Sforza Chapel in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

This morning, April 26, the funeral Mass for Pope Francis took place at St. Peter’s Square in a historic ceremony that gathered thousands of faithful, including our founder, Moysés Azevedo, who came to bid a final farewell to the Pontiff.

The mortal remains of the Holy Father were transferred this morning, April 23, to St. Peter’s Basilica so that faithful from around the world may pay their final respects before the funeral Mass, which will take place on Saturday, April 26.

In a brief and clear text, Pope Francis expresses his wish for a simple burial.

Due to the passing of Pope Francis, the Holy See Press Office has announced the postponement of the canonization ceremony for Blessed Carlo Acutis, which had been scheduled for Sunday, April 27, as part of the Jubilee of Adolescents.

"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and the Church," stated Cardinal Farrell about the Pontiff.

Since his admission on February 14th to Gemelli Hospital, the Holy Father continues to evolve favorably with quiet nights and in the absolute rest prescribed by the doctors, as reported by the Holy See.

Testimonies of the missionaries of the Community who participated in the Jubilee of the world of culture and the arts held from February 15 to 18 in Rome.