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Pope laid to rest at Basilica of Saint Mary Major
His funeral on Saturday attracted as many as 250,000 people, rich and poor alike, who came to pay their respects.
Pope Francis Buried at St. Mary Major, a Church with 'Very Beautiful' Connection to His Faith
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, marking the end of his funeral on Saturday, April 26 ...
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.
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...