Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies. He's simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with his wishes.

Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal it into his legacy.

Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple wooden casket will suffice when the time comes for his funeral.

Pope Francis has made significant changes to the funeral rites that will be observed upon his death, streamlining the rituals to reflect his role as a bishop rather than focusing on his papal status.

Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican