By Nicolás de Cárdenas
April 26, 2025
06:21 a. m.
Abr. 26, 2025
06:21 a. m.
On the zinc layer of Pope Francis’s coffin, buried today in the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, there are several elements. First, a cross, at the height of the head.
In the central part, a plaque in which it is recognized as the high pontiff of the Catholic Church and some biographical data and its pontificate are indicated. Below, his shield.
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On the plate, it is specified, in Latin, which lived 88 years, 4 months and 4 days and that the Catholic Church ruled for 12 years, 1 month and 8 days, from March 13, 2013 to April 21, 2025.
Nicolás de Cárdenas
Born in 1980, I am a Spanish and journalist’s husband and father with more than 20 years of experience in print and digital media, specialized in socio -political and religious information. I have worked more than 10 years in defense of human rights and I have accreditations in journalism and comprehensive communication. Since July 2022, I am a correspondent for ACI Press and Ewtn News in Spain, covering international events of the Catholic Church.
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