First official image of the Body of Pope Francis lying in state at the chapel of Santa Martha at Vatican City.

 First official image of the Body of Pope Francis lying in state at the chapel of Santa Martha at Vatican City.

Following Pope Francis' request, his body is placed inside a wooden casket instead of a bier, which was used for the funeral of the previous popes.

It was also Pope Francis's wish to be placed in a simple wooden casket with a zinc lining instead of the traditional three layers of coffins made of cypress, lead, and oak.

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