Cardinals meet to decide funeral plans for Pope Francis | Religion News

The pontiff’s death has set in motion ancient Vatican rites ahead of a new papal election.

Cardinals have begun preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis, with world leaders expected to attend the ceremony in advance of a conclave to elect the next head of the Catholic Church.

All cardinals currently in Rome were summoned to a meeting on Tuesday to outline the funeral arrangements and start preparations for the succession. The Vatican has indicated that the ceremony could take place between…