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Pope Francis has revised the papal funeral rites, simplifying the rituals to reflect his role as a mere bishop. The changes ...

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Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican ...

Pope Francis has made significant changes to the funeral rites that will be observed upon his death, streamlining the rituals ...