The entire world continues in mourning after Death of Pope Francis at 88 years old because of A stroke which he suffered after waking up last Monday of Easter, April 21, in his residence of the Santa Marta house.
As announced by the Vatican, Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s funeral will be held This Saturday, April 26 From 10:00 a.m. in the Basilica of San Pedro, where the Holy Exequial Mass of the Supreme Pontiff will be held, which will later be buried in the Santa María la Mayor Church, unlike the rest of the popes, which have been buried in the Basilica of San Pedro itself.
Once the farewell acts are finished, the conclave will start -the Assembly of Cardinals that will choose A new Pope through a strict seclusion system. The papal conclave Start on May 5 and it will be at that time when they start the Secret Voting They will take place in the Sistine Chapel.
Amalia Damonte, the love of youth of Pope Francis
Pope Francis had a youth love before entering the seminar in Argentina, a young woman who even married.
Jorge Mario Bergogliothe high pontiff, fell in love with the 12 years of Amalia Damontea girl of her age who grew up in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Flores, in Argentina. The two young people grew up in the same neighborhood and little by little the friendship they maintained became a love of youth. Although it did not last long because Amalia’s parents forced him to cut relationship with the late Pope.
Pope Francis’s last appearance
The last public appearance of Pope Francis It took place last Sunday of Resurrection, when the Urbi et Orbi recited in the Plaza de San Pedro.
When was Pope Francis born?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) was born within a Catholic family on December 17, 1936 in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Flores, officer of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How many brothers does Pope Francis have?
He Pope Francis was the greatest of Five brothers: Alberto Horacio, Marta Regina, María Elena and Óscar Adrián. Of all of them, the only one that survives is María Elena, who lives in Argentina away from media interest.
Where can you see the funeral of Pope Francis?
This act will be broadcast online by the Official Vatican page And also by most media in the world, including Okdiario. The official television of the Vatican and the rest of the world’s televisions will also broadcast live the funeral of Pope Francis, which will be this Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m.
The youngest cardinal in the conclave
The Ukrainian cardinal Mykola bychokwhich is also bishop in the Australian city of Melbourne, will be the youngest member of the conclave in which the successor of Pope Francis will be chosen.
Solemn masses in the Basilica of San Pedro until May 4
As reported by the Vatican, multiple solemn masses will be held in the Basilica of San Pedro until May 4.
Pope donated 200,000 euros before he died
According to Benoni AmbarusDelegate Bishop for Charity and prisons, Pope Francis donated 200,000 euros of his personal account to Italian prisoners. «A few days ago, the Holy Father moved to Regina Coeli To shout the world with all its strength the need to pay attention to detainees. Donated their latest assets, 200,000 euros of your personal account«.
The friend’s friend who jumped the protocol
One of the most viral images of the moment is that of a nun That the protocol jumps to be able to give his last goodbye to Pope Francis. It is a friend very close to the late pontiff who He stayed next to the coffin praying.
Pope Francis and artificial intelligence
After his death, multiple videos made with artificial intelligence with the Pope Francis As the protagonist they have flooded the networks. In them you can see from the pontiff with Jesus Christ, to his summary life.
Ia for memory: Pope Francis over the years with the help of artificial intelligence: pic.twitter.com/hojc2wqe1r
– Ezequiel Spillman (@Ezequielmauro) April 22, 2025
Jesus and Pope Francis
We are not even prepared for the impact that AI will make in our lives.
pic.twitter.com/yvvpknadnw– Carlos González Baños (@Galgogb) April 23, 2025
The police deployment the Rome
The Italian civil protection It is a crucial role right now in both Rome and in the city of the Vatican. According to Pierfrancesco Demilito, press chief of the agency, they will mobilize between 2,000 and 2,500 volunteers to assist the faithful who go to the Plaza de San Pedro.
In addition, some 500 doctors and nurses, together with ambulances, will be available in the area thanks to the coordination with the Lacio region. Demilito explained that there is a modular plan to increase the response capacity if necessary.
When is the burial of Pope Francis?
As established by the Holy See, this Saturday, April 26, the funeral and burial of the Pope Francis. The remains of the pontiff will rest in the Papal Basilica of Santa María la Mayorthus breaking the tradition of being buried in the Vatican, like the previous popes.
What is the real name of Pope Francis?
Although everyone knows the late Pontiff as Francisco, the truth is that this is a name he chose when he assumed the position as Pope. His real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
The Vatican decrees nine days of official mourning
The Vatican has decreed on Wednesday nine consecutive mourning days For the death of Pope Francis from this Saturday, which is the day in which his funeral will take place, period during which solemn masses will be held in the Basilica of San Pedro until May 4.
Pope’s cousin to Okdiario: “Francisco expected the appropriate political moment to return to Argentina”
Okdiario has had the opportunity to talk to Jorge Ernesto Bergoglio (1939) at 48 hours after Pope Francis. As Jorge Bergoglio has reported, Pope Francis was “waiting for the moment for adequate to return to Argentina”, since, although the late Pontiff was from there, he never stepped on his country during his pontificate.
“I recently saw a video where he says he wanted to come to Argentina, but he was waiting for the appropriate moment,” he says.
The Pope’s nephew will travel to Rome for funeral
Mauro BergoglioPope Francis’s nephew has managed to travel to Rome to fire his uncle thanks to the solidarity of one Argentine Tourism Company That cost the passages.
«I am trying to travel. You can’t, ”he said. These words made a tourism agency pay the trip to him and his wife. «My soul left me listening that I couldn’t travel. I saw him homeless, ”said Rita Mattiello, owner of the agency.
Putin will send to his Minister of Culture to the funeral of Pope Francis
Russian President, Vladimir Putinhas decided on Wednesday that he will send to his Minister of Culture, Olga Lyubimova, to the funeral of Pope Francis, which is scheduled for this Saturday.
Repent the burning chapel
More than 48,600 people They have passed through the burning chapel installed in the Basilica of San Pedro with the mortal remains of the Pope during his first 18 hours of the wake. The chapel has reopened the public At 07:30 this morning after being closed at 05:30 in the morning.