National Catholic Reporter

Illinois bishop bars family eulogies, same-day vigils under new funeral policies

Emphasizing stricter adherence to church norms, the change mirrors those several bishops in recent years have made to tighten ...
National Catholic Register

Who Can Be Denied a Catholic Funeral? A History and Church Teaching on the ‘Very Rare’ Denials

The confrontational behavior by mourners attending a funeral service at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a noted transgender activist on Feb. 15 prompted questions about why the service was ...
Crux

As an Advent lesson, stress the importance of the funeral Mass

A prelate blesses the coffin during the funeral ceremony for Cardinal Jozef Tomko presided by Pope Francis, in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (Credit: Gregorio ...
National Catholic Reporter

Funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI will be based on a papal funeral

The Jan. 5 funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI will be a papal funeral with a few changes to fit with the fact that he was not the reigning pope and has not left behind a "sede vacante." "The ...
TheWrap

Where to Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass: Streaming and Cable Options

People from all over the world are expected to gather outside St. Peter’s Basilica for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on April 26. In addition to the public gathering, the Vatican will broadcast the ...