But in 2024, Pope Francis made a bold change. He abolished the age-old three-coffin ritual, signalling a powerful shift in how the world’s most powerful religious leader should be remembered. The ...
Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...
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