Funeral of Pope Francis

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Watching it now. I'm not religious - but it is a fascinating watch and a beautiful setting.

You are quite right.
Catholics have a Reqium mass which is a the full mass plus the funeral service.
They can of course ask not to have a full mass.

They probably ordered pizzas in from that pizza shop where the owner handed a pizza to Pope Francis in his popemobile once.

Plenty of choice for vegetarians and meat eaters and papal approved.

@jaytotbad Thank you, very informative. 👍

No
They’ll stand outside
A bit of rain isn’t going to stop them paying their respects.

I'm old enough to remember Churchill's funeral, it was very cold and the steps of St Paul's Cathedral were icy, one of the military pall bearers slipped and fell. Luckily they managed not to drop the coffin though.

very true! order of magnitude error there

1. billion tentacles of the Vatican 🐙🇻🇦

Vegetarians don't eat fish - a fish is an animal - duh !

Thanks for the giggle anyway. 😅 I'm sure you're forgiven; go in peace. 🙂

Oh yes, this old chestnut* again! 🙄

*Chestnuts are of course a suitable vegetarian food. Unlike fish.

Catholic churches use Frankincense and Myrrh
Sometimes just one, sometimes a mix

I agree
I love the smell too.

Yes, I know. Obviously. I was typing he's a veggie and then pondering he may be pescatarian. Sorry for not being precise in a conversational thread.

Try "True Grace" Sacristy scented candle. You can get them from John Lewis.

Their Victorian Orangery is also lovely

Forgiven. 🙂

Kick off's at 17.15, Villa v Coventry , FA Cup semi-final! I wonder if he has his scarf on the plane ready for a quick change?

Also where were the nuns?!

A propos of nothing to do with Pope Francis, what’s with William growing a beard? To look like Harry? (Or has Harry shaved his beard off recently, I don’t really keep up with these things?)

I’m watching it on catch up now.

I’m Catholic, but when I see so many old men gathered in one place in all the religious regalia I can’t help but see a crowd of nonces.

They can’t all be good.

Agree
It’s a choice
No one is more or less pious by how they take the communion.
Im amazed people think this…..it doesn’t seem like a very religious attitude to judge.

I haven't read all through yet so please forgive this question if it's already been asked and answered. I was able to see the start and I saw 12 men carrying the coffin. Did anyone hear how much it might have weighed, including the late Pope's body? There was lovely wood on the outside. Were the joints on the corners 'mortice and tenon'? Was any lead involved inside? Did they need 12 bearers because of the weight or was it to ensure a very smooth journey? The fellow at front left certainly seemed to be struggling a bit at one point.

I think Pope Francis wanted the nuns and refugees at the ceremony for burial, not the dignitaries and the pomp.

A Catholic funeral does not have to be long and from what I hear the Pope had quite a bit that would normally have been added as he wax Pope cut.

Also try Midnight Mass by www.thebeardedcandlemakers.com
Candles and incense cones including frankincense.
Heavenly

I'm watching on catch up.

Who are all the men wearing light blue neck wear ? Or what is the significance of all the light blue neckwear (not ties, more like bow ties or cravats).

@AcquadiP absolutely,the body language between them was intriguing.

I keep looking at all those people thinking, what if they need a pee

Oh, I worry about this at every major ceremony like this. They must have to go for hours without a wee.

The very thought of not being able to go, makes me want to go.

@Mypoorbody I'm not happy with that segregation