Pope

Edward Berger’s Oscar-winning sinema ‘Conclave’ has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis’ death. The 2024 sinema feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But how accurate is the sinema? Here’s everything you need to know.

The pointiff’s body has undergone a tightly regulated preservative procedure to allow for a final public display.

St. Mary Major is where the late Pope will be buried after his funeral on Saturday.

In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary arka and cultural ethics.

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions.

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Under norms approved by Pope Francis last year, the funeral and burial must occur between Friday and Sunday and his final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary.

Before Francis, there hadn’t been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in 741.