Coverage dated April 20, 2025

Pope Francis’ burial plans differ drastically from his predecessors’

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Pope Francis' death has set off a centuries-old orchestrated series of events to honor his life and legacy, though the funeral for the 266th pope will likely differ drastically from those of his predecessors.

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  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    What to know about Pope Francis' funeral and burial (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    The death of Pope Francis now sets off a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals. Here's what to know.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    How and where will Pope Francis be buried? – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    In the last two years of his life, Pope Francis became preoccupied with the rites and rituals surrounding his funeral. What he's determined for his burial breaks with years of tradition.

  3. Fox News

    Pope Francis' funeral will be simplified version of past papal funerals, per his change of papal funeral rites (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis' funeral will eschew some long-held traditions after he revised the Catholic Church's papal funeral rites in 2023.

  4. New York Post

    Pope Francis’ burial plans differ drastically from his predecessors’ (opens New York Post)

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    Pope Francis' death has set off a centuries-old orchestrated series of events to honor his life and legacy, though the funeral for the 266th pope will likely differ drastically from those of his predecessors.

  5. Time

    What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Rites (opens Time)

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    Pope Francis had previously revised and simplified the funeral rites that would be used upon his death

  6. Washington Examiner

    Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Pope Francis's health is causing many in Vatican City to ensure they're prepared for the end.

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