By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full of pomp and pageantry, as the world’s Catholics bid him farewell and cardinals in the Vatican ready themselves for the millennia-old process…
Cardinals will meet Tuesday to decide the date for Pope Francis's funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88..
Pope Francis' funeral date set for Saturday, with cardinals allowing ordinary faithful to pay respects starting Wednesday. Conclave to choose successor.
Pope Francis' funeral date has been announced by the Vatican, as well as when public viewing will begin for people to pay their final respects to history's first Latin American pope.
Cardinals set Saturday for Pope Francis' funeral after his passing at 88. Learn about the Vatican's plans, global reactions, and the path to his successor.
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff.
Though Pope Francis outlined his wishes for a modest burial, the funeral for a pope is no simple matter. It will likely take weeks to choose a new pontiff.
Pope Francis' funeral will take place this Saturday, April 26, the Vatican said in a statement. The pope's casket will be moved into St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday for public viewing. DW has the latest.
Cardinals were due to meet on Tuesday to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which leaders from around the world will attend ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age 88.
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ body will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica to allow worshippers to pay their respects tomorrow. Follow for live...
