Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, after a stroke, the Vatican said. While the date of his funeral hasn’t been announced, per tradition, there are a series of rituals that will take place ...
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When is Pope Francis's funeral? A guide to the papal rites and ceremonies taking place this week.
Public viewings of Pope Francis’s body began Wednesday at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City ahead of the Catholic leader’s funeral on Saturday. After a short procession to the basilica from his ...
Pope Francis died on April 21, and his funeral is to be held on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. local time. The funeral mass will take place in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, which is within the ...
Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...
Pope Francis will be buried Saturday after he died on the Monday after Easter. He was 88 years old.Upon his death, the Catholic Church enters the "Sede Vacante," or "vacant seat," which is the period ...
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