The final funeral rites of Ghanaian Highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu will take place in Kumasi, however,  the date of burial wasn't announced by the family at the one week observance held at the ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full of pomp and pageantry, as the world’s Catholics bid him farewell ...

A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own burial rites.

As part of Francis’ push to simplify the papal funeral rites, his body is in a single wooden coffin lined with zinc, rather than having three nested coffins of cypress, lead and oak as was ...

Pope Francis's funeral rites will highlight the late pontiff's commitment to simplicity and humility.

By Adejoke AdeleyeThe Ogun State Government says it is committed to upholding strict observance of the rule of law and promoting lawful cultural practices in burial rites for traditional rulers in ...

Pope Francis' funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.

As part of Francis’ push to simplify the papal funeral rites, his body is in a single wooden coffin lined with zinc, rather than having three nested coffins of cypress, lead and oak as was ...

Francis had previously revised and simplified the funeral rites that would be used upon his death, according to The Associated Press.