Could the next pope be a cardinal from St. Louis?

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, will take place this Saturday April 26 from 10:00 local time in Vatican City (03:00 in Ecuador).

Could the next pope be a cardinal from St. Louis?

ST. LOUIS – Vatican City thrums with activity in the wake of Pope Francis’ death, who passed away Monday at age 88 from heart failure caused by a stroke. While the late pontiff lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Saturday’s planned funeral, the College of Cardinals readies for the responsibility of filling the papal interregnum. Following Pope Francis’ funeral and burial at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, select members of College of …

White marble, simple engraving – the tomb of Pope Francis is simple. Until his funeral there is a strict procedure. Also for the burial itself.

Vatican announces Pope Francis' funeral details as his burial requests are revealed

Pope Francis left behind instructions to make his funeral and burial as simple as possible. This comes as the Vatican prepares to carry out a centuries-long tradition in the Catholic Church. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has the latest, and Michael Sean Winters, a reporter with The National Catholic Reporter, joins CBS News with more details on the conclave process.

What Pope Francis left behind in his last will and testament

Alongside the will, the Vatican announced the pope died following a stroke that led to irreversible heart failure

Pope Francis’ coffin to be sealed in rite on Friday evening

Pope Francis’ coffin will be sealed during a liturgical rite held in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, April 25, at 8:00 PM.