Pope Francis has approved new rites for his own funeral for when he dies to simplify rituals and be buried outside the Vatican.

The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has released a revised version of the ceremonial guide for papal funerals. This guide was streamlined at Pope Francis' request.

Pope Francis has amended the funeral ceremonies that will be performed when he dies, reducing the formalities to stress his function as a mere

Pope Francis has revised the papal funeral rites, simplifying the rituals to reflect his role as a mere bishop. The changes allow for burial outside the Vatican, adhering to his wishes. These updates follow the death of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI and aim to emphasize the Pope's role as a shepherd of Christ.

Pope Francis renews and simplifies the funeral of the pontiffs. Among the new introductions is the confirmation of death no longer in the deceased's room but in the chapel, the immediate

Pope Francis announced this week that he intends on having a much more simple funeral than those of his predecessors at the Vatican, including a humble wooden casket.

Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies, simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside

Pope Francis breaks centuries-old traditions, opting for a simple wooden coffin and no public viewing for his funeral. Instead, he’ll be buried outside the Vatican. Know why the humble pontiff is choosing simplicity over extravagance.