But Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican, as he requested a “simple” tomb a couple of miles away in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore ...

Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The late pontiff’s entombment was a private event which allowed those close to him to pay their last respects. This was ...

The crowd bath for Pope Francis was recorded yesterday, with over 400,000 participants at the funeral: 250,000 in the square of St. Peter's Basilica, the remaining 150,000 in the 6 km route of the ...

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried up the steps of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore after the pontiff's funeral ceremony in St. Peter's Square, in Rome, April 26, 2025. Ciro Fusco/EPA-EFE ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a private burial ceremony at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome on Saturday, following a funeral Mass attended by a multitude of mourners, including ...

People walk inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major) where Pope Francis has decided to be buried in Rome, Italy, December 21, 2023. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Guglielmo ...

Pope Francis' Burial Ceremony Is Held At The Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore In Rome. Posted: April 28, 2025 ... On Saturday, Pope Francis' coffin was interred during his funeral services.

Thousands of people have visited Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's funeral in St Peter's Square. He was transported to his final resting place in Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore. Among those ...

What to expect from Pope Francis’ funeral. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, ... Pope Francis will be taken to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for burial.

Pope Francis Will Be Buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome For his final resting place, Francis chose simplicity in a place of beauty. Listen to this article · 3:31 min Learn more ...