The final funeral rite for the late leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, is being held today, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Ahead of the late pontiff's burial Mass, a solemn ritual was held to close his coffin, which had been on display to the public for the past three days.
A video shared by EWTN GB on Facebook captured the sacred ceremony marking the closure of Pope Francis' coffin.
The video, which the media outlet indicated was a private ceremony, showed Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli, Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, placing a white silk veil over the late Pope's face.
