Pope Francis funeral newest: Watch as tens of hundreds of mourners view Pontiff’s open casket at St Peter’s Basilica | EUROtoday

Pope Francis funeral newest: Watch as tens of hundreds of mourners view Pontiff’s open casket at St Peter’s Basilica
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By Harley Miller on April 24, 2025

In pics: Thousands of pilgrims pay respects to Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis is placed into St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican — The physique of Pope Francis is positioned into St Peter’s Basilica on the Vatican (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The body of Pope Francis is carried through St Peter's Square to St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican — The physique of Pope Francis is carried by St Peter’s Square to St Peter’s Basilica on the Vatican (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Pilgrims walk to St Peter's Square at the Vatican — Pilgrims stroll to St Peter’s Square on the Vatican (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Alisha rahaman sarkar24 April 2025 03:57

Where will Pope Francis be buried?

Pope Francis selected St Mary Major as his resting place, about 4 km from the Vatican.

It marks a break from custom as most popes had been buried in Vatican grounds – the final pope to not be was in 1903.

The basilica was vital to the Pope as a result of it was his favorite place to hope. He prayed there earlier than and after each worldwide journey.

“I’ve always had a great devotion to St Mary Major, even before I became pope,” he wrote in his 2024 e-book El Sucesor.

Alisha rahaman sarkar24 April 2025 03:54

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-casket-funeral-vatican-conclave-st-peters-basilica-latest-news-b2738441.html

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