A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell in front of Pope Franci’s body during the Rite of the Confirmation of the Pontiff’s Death at the Chapel of Santa Marta, 21 April 2025. In addition to the reading of the death certificate and the act validated by Card. Kevin Farrell, camerlengo, the prayers provided for by the Funeral Order were held. The Pope was placed in the coffin. The rite lasted about an hour. ANSA/VATICAN MEDIA PRESS OFFICE +++ NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++
