Pope Francis asked to be buried 'in the ground,' without grave decoration

Pope Francis' Tomb Adorned with Single White Rose as Mourners Line Up to Pay Respects

The Roman Catholic pontiff was buried in a private ceremony following his public funeral on Saturday, April 26Eric Vandeville/Abaca/Sipa USA Pope Francis' tomb at Santa Maria Maggiore churchPope Francis' tomb has been revealed in new images following the Roman Catholic pontiff's funeral in the Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.The simple stone tomb displays the late pope’s name “Franciscus” in Latin alongside a single white rose and a crucifix …

Pope's burial place reflects his 'humble, simple, essential' life, basilica's archbishop says

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his “humble, simple and essential’’ life, the archbishop who administers the basilica told…

Cementing His Love of Mary, Pope Chooses Marian Basilica as Burial Site

A doorway to the left of a confessional is seen in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major March 31, 2025. In his autobiography, released in January, Pope Francis said his tomb would be “in the room where they now keep the candelabra,” a small storage closet between the statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, and the chapel featuring the Marian icon “Salus Populi Romani” (“health of the Roman people”) where he prayed before and after each of his foreign trips…

Pope Francis’ Dying Wish: To Be Buried in Simple Coffin in His Favorite Basilica Marked Only by His Name

Passing away Monday at the age of 88 to the shock of Easter revelers, Pope Francis left behind a simple last will in testament that outlined how the pontiff hoped his earthly remains would be interred. The news of the Pope’s death broke first around Europe given the time difference with the US. It happened […] The post Pope Francis’ Dying Wish: To Be Buried in Simple Coffin in His Favorite Basilica Marked Only by His Name appeared first on Good …

Pope Francis to be laid to rest in simple burial at St. Mary Major Basilica

The plans have come together at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral. The public viewing of the pope will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica after his casket is taken by procession from the Vatican. His funeral will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. “Go home and rest” is what the newly elected pontiff told the thousands gathered to greet him on March 13, 2013. But Pope Francis rose at dawn the following day and asked to be driven to St. Mary Major, a …