Pope Francis Has Died – Teaching Bundle on the Church’s Future

“Pope Francis Has Died – The Future of the Catholic Church” is a thought-provoking and fully editable teaching bundle designed to help students of secondary level engage with one of the most significant events in recent Church history.

Starting with the symbolic impact of Pope Francis’ death on Easter Monday, this comprehensive resource leads learners through the rituals, structures, and global responses tied to the papal succession. From the breaking of the Fisherman’s Ring to the white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, students will gain insight into centuries-old traditions and modern reforms shaping the Catholic Church today.

This bundle also explores key forward-looking questions:

• How might the next pope continue or reverse Francis' reforms?

• What roles will women, laity, and digital media play in tomorrow’s Church?

• What does “synodality” mean, and why does it matter?

Includes:
✅ 16-page teaching unit with graded assignments
✅ 3 detailed double-lesson plans with teacher guidance
✅ 12-slide visual presentation (16:9 format) for engaging class delivery

Perfect for Religious Education, History, or Ethics, this resource helps learners connect faith, ritual, and current global events.