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Pope Francis allows his burial outside the Vatican

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican in keeping with ...
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Vatican confirms date for Pope Francis’ burial — it's today

The late Pope Francis funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (9 a.m. BST) on Saturday, April 26. [Getty Images] The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time (9 a.m. BST) on Saturday, April 26.
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Why popes are traditionally buried in three coffins — and why Francis broke with tradition

Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...
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Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican

The late Pope Francis is likely going to be buried outside the Vatican. In a 2023 interview with Mexican Televisa broadcaster N+, Pope Francis had said that he would be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore ...
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What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending

Pope Francis has continued to break with tradition even in death, having requested before he died several changes to the ceremony and burial that accompany the passing of a pontiff. But although the ...