Pope Francis ' casket has been sealed shut ahead of his funeral in a private ceremony. The pontiff's casket was closed in St.

The rite of the closing of the coffin took place at 8 p.m. local time Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, officials said.

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to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, near Rome, April 25, 2025. The viewing of the casket of Pope Francis has ended, and his casket has been closed, according to the Vatican press office.