VATICAN CITY (APRIL 21, 2025) (USERS MUST CREDIT “VATICAN PRESS OFFICE” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO — EDITORIAL USE ONLY) COMPLETE SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW VATICAN CITY (APRIL 21, 2025) (USERS MUST CREDIT “VATICAN PRESS OFFICE” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO — EDITORIAL USE ONLY) The body of Pope Francis has been placed in the chapel of the Santa Marta Guesthouse, which he also used as his residence. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin was seen visiting the body and praying at his side. A video released by the Vatican on Tuesday showed the Pope’s open casket, laid in a church as mourning rites continued. The wooden coffin, decorated with red cloth, was surrounded by clergy and nuns who sang prayers in remembrance. The Vatican has announced that the Pope's funeral is expected to take place between Friday, April 25, and Sunday, April 27. In a departure from tradition, Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament, released on Monday, April 21, that he wished to be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, rather than in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican stated that the Pope’s body could be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica as early as Wednesday morning, April 26, to allow the faithful to pay their respects.