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Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, simple, essential’ life, basilica’s archbishop says
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
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In Death As in Life: Pope Francis Finds Eternal Rest In Beloved Basilica Of St. Mary Major
The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...
Why a century-old tradition will be broken when Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican
The last pope buried outside the Vatican was Leo XIII in 1903. Francis’s will stipulated a simple burial "in the earth, ...
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St. Peter’s Basilica: A monumental setting for Pope Francis’ funeral service
Pope Francis’ funeral ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 26 April, at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. St. Peter’s ...
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...
Vatican keeps St. Peter's open all night as tens of thousands come to view Pope Francis
The basilica will be kept open until at least midnight on Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. Francis' funeral will be ...
St. Peter's Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the ...