Cardinals met at the Vatican to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will take place ahead of a conclave next month to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Francis’ sudden death set in motion ancient rituals,

Francis broke from tradition and asked for a "simple" burial in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of St. Peter's Basilica.

The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican's synod hall to chart the next steps before a conclave begins to choose Francis' successor.