Bianca Fraccalvieri, who coordinates the Vatican networks and has lived for many years with Francisco, read an excerpt from Universal Prayer
The Brazilian Bianca Fraccalvieri read an excerpt from the universal prayer, also known as prayer of the faithful or prayers, in Portuguese during the Mass at Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday (26.ab.2025). The Pontiff on April 21, at the age of 88.
Bianca is a journalist and coordinator of the Vatican social networks. She also coordinates a team of Brazilians dedicated to the final details of the Pope’s funeral.
The Brazilian lived for many years with Francisco and was invited by him to make religious readings at weekly meetings with Vatican employees.
“By the peoples of all nations who, tirelessly practicing justice, may always be united by fraternal love and incessantly seek the path of peace.”said Bianca during the ceremony.
Pope’s burial
Pope Francis (21.abr) at the age of 88. The pontiff was in 700 years.
Francisco suffered from breathing problems. By 2023, he had spent 3 days hospitalized to treat bronchitis. In March 2024, he failed a speech during a Vatican ceremony.
In a break with tradition, Pope Francis asked to cope with zinc instead of the traditional set of 3 coffins. It will also be the 1st Pope over a century to be buried outside the Vatican.
By the end of 2023, the pontiff stated that there was already “prepared” His tomb in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maior, in the Esquilino neighborhood of Rome (Italy).
These changes in funeral procedures reflect the reformist approach that characterized the pontificate of Francis, prioritizing simplicity and humility even in its final rites.
