Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple ...

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies. He's simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role ...

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

Pope Francis has made significant changes to the funeral rites that will be observed upon his death, streamlining the rituals ...

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

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The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square as Francis ...

Pope Francis has revised the papal funeral rites, simplifying the rituals to reflect his role as a mere bishop. The changes ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican.