Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, will be honored with a public mass today at St. Patrick's Cathedral led by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. His funeral is set for Saturday in Italy, where he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, breaking centuries-old Vatican tradition. Pope Francis, known for his compassion towards marginalized communities, requested a simple burial marked 'Franciscus.' Following the funeral, the conclave to elect his successor will commence approximately two weeks later, continuing the preparation for future leadership within the church.
The public mass in honor of Pope Francis will be conducted today at St. Patrick's Cathedral, led by Cardinal Timothy Dolan before his departure for the pontiff's funeral.
Pope Francis's burial will break with tradition, as he wished to be buried outside the Vatican at St. Mary Major basilica, in a simple grave marked only 'Franciscus'.
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