After Saturday's funeral service in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis will find his final rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria ...

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Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where the late pontiff will be ...

Around 40 people — homeless, prisoners, migrants and transgender people — will salute the pope holding a white rose, just ...

The public can begin visiting Pope Francis's tomb at the Roman basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore "as early as Sunday morning" ...

The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

Given the late Pope Francis' care and concern for the poor, a representative group of them has been formally invited to ...

Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered.

The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...