Video: St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh opens up Book of condolences
Book of condolences opens up at St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh
A book of condolences has now opened at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh to allow followers to pay their respects to Pope Francis.
The funeral of the late pontiff will take place on Saturday, with his body going on public display from Wednesday for mourners to pay their respects.
The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, was pictured lying in a wooden coffin dressed in red, with rosary beads draped across his hands.
Fundraiser launched after ‘devastating’ overnight fire destroys church in Donegal
Read more
It has been confirmed that Francis’s body will be on display for the public to pay their respects in St Peter’s Basilica from Wednesday morning.
Details of Francis’s funeral have also been confirmed, with mass to take place at 10am local time on Saturday, celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals.
His death, following a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, prompted an outpouring of tributes across the globe.
