NewsBite

Outer East

Need to Know

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 26: Cardinals arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)
Europe

Pope’s ancient mourning rituals begin

Pope Francis’ funeral is over, but nine days of ancient Roman inspired mourning have just begun. Find out how the Vatican will honour the Pope – both in public and behind closed doors.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/outer-east