What are the rites and rituals after a pope dies?

What happens after Pope Francis’s death? An ancient process shrouded in mystery and white smoke

Burying a pope and selecting a new one at the Vatican is an undertaking steeped in tradition

What happens when the Pope dies?

On April 21, the world woke up to news of the death of Pope Francis. The death was announced by the Vatican who said he died at the age of 88. Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He suffered various ailments in his 13-year reign, with severe complications in recent weeks. With his death, here is a look at what usually happens when the Pope dies. Official declaration  Upon the pope's death, the Camerleng…

When is Pope Francis' funeral? What we know about the schedule of services so far

Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St. Peter's Basilica this week.

Pope’s funeral rites to begin late April 21

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to “reinforce the hope and witness to the faith” that those who have been baptized in Christ “will rise with him to new life.” The prayer rituals for the formal recognition of his death April 21, his funeral and eight memorial Mass are designed as moments not of mourning but of prayers for his eternal rest in heaven and for the church. Papal fun…

What does the Church do when the pope dies?

There is a certain process in place that the Roman Catholic Church uses to select its next pope. Here's what you need to know.

Today will be the confirmation of the death of the Holy Father, in the coming days the body will be exposed in the Vatican and, probably, the weekend will be his burial in the Basilica of Santa Maria Mayor