Cardinals in the Catholic Church witness many grand liturgical rituals in life. In death, their funerals are far more simple than for a bishop in his own cathedral, even a pastor in his own parish.

Cardinal's sermon highlights pope's favourite political themes Giovanni Battista Re also stresses pope's popularity 'Pope Francis truly shared the anxieties, sufferings and hopes of this time' VATICAN ...

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral. By Jonathan Wolfe Follow our ...