Since the 13th century, the embalmed body of the deceased pope has been taken, in procession, to lie in state, on a raised ...
Pope Francis chose not to wear the elaborate clothing, like red shoes or silk vestments, associated with other popes.
Pope Francis has been in a serious condition since being admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on February 14.
While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed ...