The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at the Vatican but at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where before and after each of his international trips he went to pray.

The funeral of Pope Francis will proceed according to a streamlined ritual detailed in a document released in November of last year. The ceremony is designed to highlight the Holy Father's role as a shepherd and disciple of Christ.

Maps, graphics explain relatively humble funeral for Pope Francis: public viewing, casket and non-traditional burial site