The Real reason Pope Francis' simple coffin is not placed on a raised bier or catafalque

The Vatican on Tuesday released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand. The 88-year-old's funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10 AM local time at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said in a statement. First photos of Pope Francis' coffin were released on Tuesday(AFP) Pope Francis...