When is Pope Francis' funeral? What to know about the date, burial plans, schedule

'A great loss.' World reacts to death of Pope Francis World leaders and faithful across the globe paid tribute to Pope Francis after news of his death. Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world. The death of the head of the Catholic church came weeks after he was released from a Rome hospital following a life-threatening battle with respiratory ailments. Francis had re