Transfer of Francis’s body began to St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican City/Rome – Two days after the death of Pope Francis, the transfer of his body to St. Peter’s Basilica began. On Wednesday morning, the open coffin was carried from the papal residence of Santa Marta to the basilica with the remains of Pontifex, accompanied by dozens of cardinals and Swiss guards and accompanied by the ringing of the dead bell of St. Peter’s Basilica. Francis is laid out in St. Peter’s Basilica by Friday evening, believers can say goodbye to him there.