Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Historic, Humble Funeral at the Vatican

Princess Charlene of Monaco in Prada, Queen Rania of Jordan in Alaïa and More Royals in Somber Attire for Pope Francis’ Funeral Ceremony in Vatican City

Royals joined a swell of guests at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican. Princess Charlene, Queen Rania and more attended.

Exploding Chests & Nutmeg Enemas: A Short History of Papal Embalmings

Last week, the world mourned the death of Pope Francis, one of the kindest, coolest, and most unconventional pontiffs in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Just last year, the Vatican released the Pope’s pared-down plans for his funeral and burial — and like the man himself, they seemed to buck several long-standing traditions. Even the methods used to preserve his body for public display were a little different, but that’s nothing compar…

Pope's Coffin Sealed Ahead of Funeral on Saturday

VATICAN – Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican, ahead of his funeral on Saturday. About 250 000 people filed through St Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Francis, who was the first pope from Latin America and the first from the Jesuit order. The liturgical rite of closing his coffin was led by the Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin…

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Historic, Humble Funeral at the Vatican

Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to bid farewell to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a cerebral stroke and cardiac complications . The funeral, held at 10 a.m. local time, was a poignant reflection of the late pontiff’s commitment to humility, inclusion, and reform. In accordance with reforms he enacted in 2024, Pope Francis’s funeral broke with centuries of tradition. Hi…

They dismiss Pope Francis in the Vatican, praised by Cardinal Re for his defense of migrants, oppressed people and the environment, ensuring the continuity of his legacy.