The Deed for the Pious Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis has been placed in his coffin, which was sealed in a solemn rite ahead of his Requiem Mass.

By Vatican News

The coffin of the late Pope Francis was sealed in a ritual in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday evening, after around 250,000 pilgrims had paid their respects to the Argentine-born Pope.

As per tradition, the Pope’s pallium, coins, and medals minted during his pontificate, as well as a “Rogito” or Deed summarizing his life and papacy, were also placed inside the coffin.

Ahead of the Requiem Mass, the Holy See Press Office published the full text of the Deed, written in Latin and sealed inside a metal cylinder.

English translation o the Deed follows:

DEED FOR THE PIOUS PASSING
OF HIS HOLINESS FRANCIS
DEATH, INTERMENT, AND ENTOMBMENT
OF FRANCIS OF BLESSED MEMORY

With us, pilgrims of hope, guide and companion on the journey toward the great goal to which we are called—Heaven—the 21st day of April in the Holy Year 2025, at 7:35 in the morning, while the light of Easter illumined the second day of the Octave, Easter Monday, the beloved Shepherd of the Church, Francis, passed from this world to the Father. The entire Christian Community, especially the poor, gave praise to God for the gift of his service rendered with courage and faithfulness to the Gospel and to the mystical Bride of Christ.

Francis was the 266th Pope. His memory remains in the heart of the Church and of all humanity.