The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff. Tiziana Fabi, AFP

MANILA — Three out of 5 Filipino cardinals are now in Rome, Italy on the eve of Pope Francis' scheduled funeral on Saturday.

"Si Cardinal Ambo (Pablo Virgilio David), dumating kagabi. Si Cardinal Orlando Quevedo dumating kahapon... Inaasahan natin ang pagdating ni Cardinal [Jose] Advincula mamaya na dito April 25," said Fr. Bong Bayaras, one of the residents of Pontificio Collegio Filippino.

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Pontificio Collegio Filippino is the "home in Rome" of Filipino priests sent by bishops for ongoing studies at pontifical universities in Rome.

Another Filipino cardinal, Luis Antonio Tagle, has been based in the Vatican since 2019.

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Only Tagle, Advincula, and David are cardinal-electors who will partake in the conclave to elect the next Pope.

"Si Cardinal Quevedo ay hindi makikibahagi sa conclave pero makikibahagi naman siya mga meeting nitong susunod na araw," Bayaras said.

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There was no immediate information on whether Gaudencio Rosales, the oldest Filipino living cardinal who turned 92 last year, will also be in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral.

Bayaras said the Filipino Cardinals will stay at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino before the start of the conclave.

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