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This year has been a whirlwind of drama and controversy in the world of celebrities. From unexpected breakups to shocking revelations.
The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.
In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.
The pope’s funeral will take place on Saturday. Choosing his successor could take weeks.
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
Elisabetta Povoledo
