As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia in hospital for nearly three weeks, talk of the 88-year-old pontiff's death or resignation has become almost commonplace. Some newspapers have published articles informing their readers about what to expect during the papal funeral.

Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure while battling pneumonia in a hospital in Rome. The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic church has been placed back on mechanical ventilation,

Pope Francis on Monday suffered two attacks of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old continues his health fight.