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religion1 year ago

Vatican Modernizes Papal Funeral Rites with Simplicity and Humility

The Vatican has revised the funeral rites for popes, simplifying rituals at Pope Francis' request. The updated Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis eliminates the use of three coffins and allows for burial outside the Vatican basilica. Public viewing will now occur with the pope's remains in a simple wooden coffin, and the death ascertainment will take place in the pope's chapel. These changes aim to emphasize the pope's role as a pastor and disciple of Christ rather than a worldly figure.

via Catholic News Agency|
#catholic-church#funeral-rites#liturgical-changes
religion1 year ago

Pope Francis Simplifies Papal Funeral Rites with Humble Changes

Pope Francis has approved simplified funeral rites for the death of a pontiff, emphasizing the role of the pope as a shepherd and disciple of Christ rather than a worldly figure. The new rites, detailed in the updated "Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis," include changes such as using a zinc-lined wooden casket and placing the body in St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing. The revisions also update language in prayers and include more saints in the Litany of Saints. These changes reflect Pope Francis's desire for a more straightforward and faith-focused ceremony.

via National Catholic Reporter|
#catholic-church#funeral-rites#liturgical-changes
religion2 years ago

"Pope's Radical Move: Simplifying Funeral Rites and Seeking Burial Beyond Vatican Walls"

Pope Francis has announced plans to simplify the elaborate funeral rites for a pontiff and become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. In an interview, he revealed that he has been working with the Vatican's master of ceremonies to streamline the lengthy funeral rituals. The pope, who turns 87, also disclosed his intention to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prays. Many popes are traditionally buried in the crypts beneath St. Peter's Basilica, but Francis wishes to break from this tradition.

via Reuters Canada|
#burial#funeral-rites#pope-francis
human-rights2 years ago

Gaza's Funeral Crisis: Unclaimed Bodies and Overcrowded Cemeteries

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has not only resulted in the loss of loved ones for Palestinians but has also deprived them of proper funeral rites. Overwhelmed hospitals and morgues, along with constant bombardment, have made funerals and grieving nearly impossible. Cemeteries are being forced to dig up long-buried bodies to make space for new victims, and overflowing morgues have led to hasty burials before relatives can claim the bodies. To increase the chances of identification, Palestinian families are resorting to wearing identification bracelets and writing names on their children's bodies. The war has caused immense devastation, with thousands of Palestinians killed and many more trapped under the rubble of their homes and buildings.

via Al Jazeera English|
#funeral-rites#gaza#hamas