Pope Francis funeral: What will happen next - lying in state, mourning and Conclave

Pope Francis funeral: What will happen next - lying in state, mourning and Conclave

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday - here is what will happen in the build-up, at the event itself, and in the days and weeks afterwards

Pope Francis Dies: What Comes Next for the Church?

John-Henry Westen reflects on the passing of Pope Francis and the profound spiritual challenges that marked his pontificate. While urging prayers for the repose of his soul, Westen examines seven major controversies that shaped this era of the Church—from the Pachamama incident to restrictions on the Latin Mass. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and the wisdom of the early Fathers, he invites Catholics to consider whether this period was …

As Pope Francis Lies In State, Here's the Latest on Funeral Arrangements and the Conclave

The Vatican has declared nine days of mourning, starting on the day of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, Agence France-Presse reported. During these days, which will end on Sunday, May 4, there will be a funeral service every day. On the Sunday after the pope's funeral, Cardinal Pietro Parolin will lead a mass in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.

The Sistine Chapel, for example, will not receive visitors from April 28 until the end of the election process of the new pope. The death of Pope Francis and the events that follow - funeral and conclave - will have an important impact on the schedule of those who will visit Rome and the Vatican during the coming days, or even the coming weeks. In addition to more popular hotels and restaurants, with the arrival of journalists, faithful and poli…

After the death of Pope Francis, the Cardinals have fixed the funeral ceremonies for the coming days. In their meeting on Tuesday, they decided that the funeral of the Pope should be on Saturday.