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Pope Francis changed the plans for his own funeral last year. Here's what to expect.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the anticipated funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 after leading the Catholic Church since 2013. Notably, Pope Francis had previously instituted changes to the papal funeral rites, emphasizing humility and simplicity, which will distinguish his funeral from those of his predecessors. He opted to be buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica rather than the traditional burial site under St. Peter's Basilica, and his body will lie in a simple coffin without the customary elevated platform. The article also mentions that the conclave to elect his successor will occur 15 to 20 days after his death, with cardinals under the age of 80 participating in the selection process. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184655284
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