The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis is set to require extensive logistical arrangements, as over 170 foreign delegations and an estimated 200,000 attendees are expected at the Vatican. Coinciding with Italy's Liberation Day holiday, national mourning will dampen usual celebrations. Authorities are implementing advanced security measures including airspace restrictions, enhanced monitoring, and anti-terrorism alerts. Additionally, plans are in place regarding support for foreign delegations and the potential impact of selecting an Italian cardinal as the new pope, which may attract more attendees to Rome.
The timing of the funeral coincides with the Italian bank holiday, the Liberation Day, which falls on Friday and will see muted celebrations this year due to the national mourning.
Corriere della Serra is reporting that some of the most advanced defence and security mechanisms will be used to protect the faithful on Sunday, with elaborate jamming technologies, a no-fly zone over the city with enhanced air force monitoring in place.
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