The Vatican has announced fresh details about the next steps it will take ahead of Pope Francis' funeral.
The press office of the Holy See said Monday that Irish cardinal Kevin Farrell, who holds the official position of camerlengo — which translates to "chamberlain" — and is responsible for affairs in the Vatican between popes, would oversee a rite later today to confirm Francis's death and place his body inside a coffin.
This will take place inside the Casa Santa Marta, the pope's residence beside the basilica of St. Peter's. Members of Francis' family and senior medical staff will be present, as will several other senior Vatican officials, including the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, who will also play an important role during this papal transition.
A spokesperson has also said that the pope's body could be moved to St. Peter's as soon as Wednesday.
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