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Inside Pope Francis’ funeral plan with two mile procession as final wishes break from tradition

Inside Pope Francis’ funeral plan with two mile procession as final wishes break from tradition
Pope Francis I will have a funeral service following the example set by most of his predecessors - but has requested to be laid to rest in a characteristically humble fashion

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