Francis will be the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 120 years. Here’s why

Francis will be the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 120 years. Here’s why

His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office

The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to take place on Saturday, April 26, in accordance with the norms of the Catholic Church. The conclave for the election of the new Pontiff should start from May 6 to 10, but the date can be passed if all cardinals arrive in Rome earlier. Vatican article: Pope Francis could be buried on Saturday, April 26. The conclave for the election of the new Sovereign Pontiff will take place between 6 and 10 May, appea…

Ways humble Pope Francis broke Vatican tradition including where he'll be buried

The 'People's Pope' passed away this morning on Easter Monday

"We don't yet know what happened yesterday morning in Casa Santa Maria, where he lives"

With the departure this Monday of Pope number 266, although the first Latin American Jesuit to head the seat of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, by first name Jorge Mario Bergoglio, gives way to one of the most meticulous solemn protocols of exequias and succession within any institution of faith, social or political in the world.

I was never religious. I always belonged to the enlightened tradition of Marx and Lacan and to Peron’s controversial relationship with the Church. But from time to time...