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The Pope has an open casket - is this still common?

You might have noticed from the officially released Vatican photographs that the Pope is lying in...

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14.13 23 Apr 2025


The Pope has an open casket - is this still common?


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14.13 23 Apr 2025


You might have noticed from the officially released Vatican photographs that the Pope is lying in an open casket. But, is this still a common practice in Ireland nowadays, and if so, why?

Joining Seán to discuss is David MacGowan from Foley and McGowan Funeral Home and Crematorium in Sligo and Ballina.

Image: Reuters


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