The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Pope Francis’ coffin was met by bishops and top cardinals in St. Mary Major Basilica, where he will be buried in a private ceremony later on Saturday.

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

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