A bag containing coins and medals minted during his pontificate ... The lid was then placed on the zinc coffin, along with Francis’ cross and coat of arms and a plaque with the Pope’s name ...

Pope Francis’ had been lying in state in St Peter's Basilica since Wednesday. His wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private ceremony.

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A bag containing coins minted during his papacy is placed in the coffin ... The covers of both the zinc coffin and the wooden one bear a cross and the papal coat of arms. Francis’ coat of arms, which ...

Perhaps because so many young people were on hand, the somber ceremony still ... the wooden one bear a cross and Francis’ papal coat of arms. Associated Press religion coverage receives support ...

Perhaps because so many young people were on hand, the somber ceremony still ... the wooden one bear a cross and Francis’ papal coat of arms.

Pope Francis funeral news live: US President Donald Trump and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen shook hands at the funeral ... and Francis' papal coat of arms. Pope Francis' body was ...