Since the 13th century, the embalmed body of the deceased pope has been taken, in procession ... The pope's funeral would be usually be held in St. Peter's Square between four and six days ...

The Pope's funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old warned he may not survive pneumonia. The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a ...

ROME — (AP) — Pope Francis' frailty was on full view as he left Rome's Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him. He could barely lift his arms to ...

Pope Francis' funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. The Holy Father's health has caused concern in recent days, particularly after he was ...

The pope had already made plans for a simpler funeral, as Francis has dealt with health issues over the years, including losing part of a lung in his youth. Article continues below He has decided ...

But the core elements of the rites remain, including the three key moments that must be observed between the death of a pope and his funeral: In his home, in St. Peter’s Basilica and in the ...

In Rome, Catholics will take part in a procession to the Santa Sabina Basilica where the Pope would normally attend and say mass. This year the service will be taken instead by one of the Cardinals.