Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, after a stroke, the Vatican said. While the date of his funeral hasn’t been announced, per tradition, there are a series of rituals that will take place ...

Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...

Around 200,000 people flocked to St. Peter's Square in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. In the days leading up to the funeral Mass, the Vatican said more than 150,000 filed ...

The final funeral rites of the late Paramount Chief of the Ziavi Traditional Area, Togbega Kwaku Ayim IV, are gathering ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of Americans will opt for cremation over burial, according to the National ...

THE final funeral rites of the late Gbese Manye (Queen Mother) of the Gbese Traditional Area and Adonten of the Ga State, Naa Ayikailey Nanoben I, were solemnly observed on Saturday.Naa Ayikailey ...