The article discusses the death of Pope Francis and the subsequent changes to the rituals surrounding papal funerals and the election of a successor. It details how Francis has simplified the funeral protocol, opting for burial at Santa Maria Maggiore rather than the Vatican, and allows the conclave to begin earlier than the traditional 15-day waiting period. The procedures for confirming death and exposing the body have also been revised to emphasize humility over ornate displays, in line with Francis' vision for a more modest final farewell for popes.
Francis significantly simplified the funeral protocol for popes, choosing to have his successor buried in Santa Maria Maggiore instead of the Vatican.
The most notable change is that future popes will be buried without elaborate rituals, in line with Francis' vision of humility.
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