Pope Francis requested simplicity in his wooden coffin and final resting place, but his funeral Mass still reflected the grandeur and traditions of the Vatican.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates to be the next pope.
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
Thousands of mourners bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as the "People's Pope," in a ceremony on Saturday, April 26. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and John Dickerson anchored live coverage of the funeral service outside of St. Peter's Basilica.
