The Brazilian Bianca Fraccalvieri read in Portuguese of Universal Prayer during Pope Francis’ funeral mass in the Vatican, this Saturday (26).
Bianca is a journalist at Vatican News. On the website of the portal dedicated to Vatican News, there are several articles signed by the Brazilian.
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The occurred in the São Pedro Basilica, at 10am, local time (5am from Brasilia).
She was chaired by Dean (oldest member) of the Cardinal College, according to the Vatican’s official news agency.
According to Reuters news agency, the Mass would be concelebrated by 220 cardinals and 750 bishops and priests near the altar, as well as 4,000 priests in the square.
The cardinal redeered the prayer of the faithful, also called universal prayer.
What happened next marked a change from previous dad funerals. The cardinals uttered a brief prayer in six languages: Italian, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, German and Mandarin.
It was the first time Mandarin was included in a papal funeral.
“For us, gathered here, that, having celebrated the sacred mysteries, we may one day be called by Christ to enter his glorious kingdom,” read Cardinal Agostino Liu Bo.
During his papacy, Francis expressed his desire to visit China, and the Vatican has been trying in recent years to strengthen his relationship with Beijing.
Later, also called Holy Communion – bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ – among the cardinals.
After receiving, the host was distributed among the crowd of the faithful, seeking to reach as many people as possible.
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People assist Pope Francis’ funeral mass at Vatican on April 26, 2025 • Reuters/yara nardi
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Fieis gather in São Pedro Square to accompany Pope Francis’ funeral. • Reproduction/Reuters
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Faithful go to Pope Francis’ funeral. • Reuters
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Faithful accompany Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square • Reuters
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World leaders at Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in the Vatican City. • Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and the first lady of Brazil, Rosângela Lula da Silva, arrive at Pope Francis’ funeral in São Pedro Square on April 26, 2025, in the Vatican City, Vatican. • Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
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US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump arrive at Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025, in the Vatican City • Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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President of Argentina, Javier Milei, arrives at Papa Francisco’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City • Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
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Former US President Joe Biden arrives at Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025, in Vatican City • Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska are seen coming to the Pope’s funeral at the Vatican in Rome, Italy, April 26, 2025. Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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Faithful go to Pope Francis’ funeral. • Reuters
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Prince William appears to Pope Francis’ funeral • Reuters
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Pope Francis’ coffin closed • Vatican
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Pope Francis’ funeral procession • Reuters
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Arrival of Pope Francis’ coffin in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. • Reproduction/Reuters
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Pope Francis was in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. He becomes the first pontiff in about 100 years to be buried outside the Vatican.
A funeral procession took the Pope’s coffin to the church. The Pontiff himself asked. Also according to the Holy See, 150,000 people were present in the procession.
The funeral took place in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. The Holy See stated that more than, besides dozens of heads of state, they attended. The ceremony lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes.
The Pontiff’s coffin was closed on Friday (25), in a closed ceremony with cardinals.
