Vatican Releases Pope Francis’ Open Casket Video | Final Farewell Goes Viral

The first official video of Pope Francis in his wooden casket has been solemnly released by the Vatican, offering a powerful and emotional glimpse into the sacred rituals following his death. Dressed in red vestments and wearing his bishop’s miter, Pope Francis was seen lying peacefully in the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta, the residence where he spent his final years. The video captures the Vatican Secretary of State in prayer over the late Pontiff, and the sacred rite confirming his death, led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Camerlengo. The ritual, steeped in centuries-old Catholic tradition, marks the formal declaration of the Pope’s passing. WATCH