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First images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome
On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as ...
Pope Francis Will Be Buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome
With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...
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Why will the Pope be buried in Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, unlike his predecessors? Read here
Pope Francis is not the only Pope to be buried in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. But he would be the first Pope in 350 ...
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Pope Francis Breaks 100-Year Tradition: Coffin Arrives at St. Maria for Burial Outside Vatican Walls
In a powerful and historic break from tradition, Pope Francis's coffin has arrived at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in ...
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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Rome’s Esquiline Hill was identified ... The day after his death, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore was far busier than usual, with mourners, worshipers and other visitors coming by the ...
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Pope Francis funeral updates: Pontiff buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, Vatican says
Huge crowds were already growing outside the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, where Pope Francis will be buried. The ...
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Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: The significance of Francis's final resting place
The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in ...
Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, essential' life, Rome's poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.