NOTIFICATION
FOR THE FUNERAL OF
CARDINAL EMIL PAUL TSCHERRIG

On Friday 15 May 2026, at 16.00, at the Altar of the Confessio of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the funeral of Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig, dean of San Giuseppe in Via Trionfale, apostolic nuncio, will be held.

The funeral will be celebrated by the Holy Father Leo XIV, together with Their Eminences the Cardinals and Their Excellencies the Archbishops and Bishops.

The Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who wish to concelebrate are invited to be present by 15.30 in the sacristy of Saint Peter’s Basilica in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Cardinals, their white damask mitre; the Archbishops and bishops, their simple white mitre.

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In accordance with the Motu Proprio Pontificalis Domus, all the members of the Papal Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration are required to wear their own choral habit and to be present at the Altar of the Cathedra by 15.30, in order to take the seat that will be indicated to them by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.

Vatican City, 13 May 2026

By mandate of the Holy Father

✠ Diego Ravelli
Titular Archbishop of Recanati
Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations