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Pope Leo XIV Prays At Pope Francis’ Tomb - Rome

Pope Leo XIV paused in prayer in front of the icon of Salus Populi Romani in the Pauline Chapel, a Marian image beloved by his predecessor pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on November 3, 2025. Before heading to Castel Gandolfo for his customary weekly day of rest, Pope Leo XIV stopped at around 8:05 p.m. in the evening at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the tomb of Pope Francis. On the marble slab, where a white rose is always placed in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, a constant spiritual presence in the life of the Argentine pontiff, Pope Leo laid a bouquet of white roses. It was a gesture of homage to his predecessor, buried between the Sforza Chapel and the Pauline Chapel. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, arrives in the Popemobile for the Visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central balcony for the blessing after visiting the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for the Veneration of the Madonna named Salus Populi Romani Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025? Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of St. Mary Major - Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) to venerate the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani,’ a symbol of Rome’s trust in the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on May 25, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Prays Before The Tomb of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Leo XIV prays before the icon of the Virgin ‘Salus Populi Romani’ which was venerated by Pope Francis, in the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy on May 10, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Recitation for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas leads the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome where the Pope is buried, in front of the painting of Salus Populi Romani. Rome, Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Recitation for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

Nuns in prayer. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas leads the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome where the Pope is buried, in front of the painting of the Salus populi romani. Rome, Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Recitation for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

Nuns in prayer. Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas leads the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome where the Pope is buried, in front of the painting of the Salus populi romani. Rome, Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Recitation for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas leads the recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome where the Pope is buried, in front of the painting of Salus Populi Romani. Rome, Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vespers Service Inside St Mary Major Basilica - Rome

The tomb of late Pope Francis in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy on April 27, 2025. Pope Francis (1936-2025) wrote in his testament that he wanted to be buried in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major). ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus’. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vespers Service Inside St Mary Major Basilica - Rome

Cardinals pray in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on April 27, 2025 a day after the burial of Pope Francis in this church and near this chapel. In the center: The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani’ venerated by Pope Francis. Late pope used to pray in front of this icon. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo:(EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS,COM

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Vespers Service Inside St Mary Major Basilica - Rome

Cardinals pray Inside the Pauline chapel custodian of the icon Salus Populi Romani at Santa maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA /Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tomb Of Pope Francis At Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica - Rome

The tomb of late Pope Francis in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy on April 27, 2025. Pope Francis (1936-2025) wrote in his testament that he wanted to be buried in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major). ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus’. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Tomb Project - Vatican

Pope Francis' Tomb Project. April 24, 2025. The tomb was made of marble of Ligurian origin with only the inscription "FRANCISCUS" and reproduction of his pectoral cross. The tomb was prepared in the niche in the aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. The tomb is located near the Altar of St. Francis. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome prepares to receive the coffin of the Holy Father Francis. Salus Populi Romani. April 23, 2025. Photo by ANDREA COLARIETI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome prepares to receive the coffin of the Holy Father Francis. Salus Populi Romani. April 23, 2025. Photo by ANDREA COLARIETI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome prepares to receive the coffin of the Holy Father Francis. nun prayer Salus populi romani. April 23, 2025. Photo by ANDREA COLARIETI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome prepares to receive the coffin of the Holy Father Francis. Salus populi romani. April 23, 2025. Photo by ANDREA COLARIETI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome prepares to receive the coffin of the Holy Father Francis. faithful prayer Salus populi romani. April 23, 2025. Photo by ANDREA COLARIETI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Place Where Pope Francis Wants To Be Buried - Rome

Pope Francis wrote in his testament that he wants to be buried behind this door which is in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on April, 2025. ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus’ . Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Place Where Pope Francis Wants To Be Buried - Rome

Pope Francis wrote in his testament that he wants to be buried behind this door which is in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on April, 2025. ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus’ . Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM