A photograph of the Pope in a coffin has been published

Rewrite the news text without abbreviations: The first photographs of the deceased Pope Francis have appeared, he lies in a simple open coffin. Next to the body are Swiss guards and high clergy.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell reported that the Pope died the previous morning at 7:35.

"His entire life was dedicated to serving the Lord and His Church," he stated.

Francis was 88 years old. In the next three days, the pontiff's body will be displayed for public farewell in St. Peter's Basilica.

The funeral is expected to take place not in the cathedral, but in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - exactly as Francis himself requested in his will two years ago. This is one of the main Roman churches, where an ancient icon of the Mother of God is located. He prayed before it before and after all foreign trips.

Leaders from around the world will arrive in Rome to bid farewell to the pontiff. Additionally, special flights from Argentina - Pope Francis's homeland - are expected.

In the Vatican, the chambers and residence of the deceased Pope Francis have also been sealed.