Requiem for Pius X
The Sistine Chapel in the Apostolic Palace on the Vatican Hill during the celebration of the Requiem Mass for the soul of Pius X. In the middle of the presbytery, a symbolic catafalque is set up, illuminated by numerous candles, topped with a tiara placed on a red cushion. Latin inscriptions describing the virtues of the deceased pope are visible on the pedestal of the bier. On both sides of it, on benches along the walls of the chapel, sit members of the College of Cardinals in solemn choir dress, while at their feet sit caudatarii. On the left side of the photo, one can see a fragment of the temporary altar set up in front of the permanent altar located at the western wall of the Sistine.

