#because chances are theres a lot of symbolism and meaning and depth behind it

[too-much-toulouse]

ok so i decided to do a bit of reading because often times the way different cultures bury their dead is really interesting (Christianity and the denominations kind of form their own cultures to be fair so)

the first coffin (the one with the body) is made of cypress wood. the wood is a reminder that the pope is also human, just like you and I. in this coffin lay three bags also---one with copper, another with silver, and the last with gold.

the second coffin is made of lead (some sources say it's just sealed with lead and it's made of zinc, but hey, just stating what I'm reading so go and check it). the royal family of the uk is also buried this way (idk about the other europeans), and the tradition has been passed down both the royal and papal line because it preserves body better. the lead coffin is also engraved with symbols, documents, and dates.

the lead coffin is placed inside a coffin made of elm wood. elm wood was/is considered a precious wood in Rome, so it was a sign of dignity and status.

"Past popes were entombed in three coffins, but Pope Francis has ordered that he be buried in a single coffin."

ok so i dont really understand this part of what i've read because while i understand symbolism and death, i have a harder time understanding documents and laws and all that stuff. but yeah, Pope Francis updated the papal funeral rights, which was published November 29, 2024. so the pope before him is the last one to be buried in three coffins---unless some future pope decides to bring the practice back.

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i say we give it 3 days just to be sure