The funeral of His Eminence Cardinal Eduardo Martínez Somalo, of the Title of the Santissimo Nome di Gesù, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and the Societies of Apostolic Life and Camerlengo emeritus of the Holy Roman Church, will take place on Friday 13 August 2021, at 11.00, at the Altar of the Cathedra of Saint Peter’s Basilica.

The funeral will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, along with the Eminent Cardinals and Their Excellencies the Archbishops and Bishops.