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

The Pope would like to be buried in St. Peter's Basilica in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. This is what he says in Francis's will, which was published by the Vatican. He wishes for a "slim" earth grave in the side wing of the church.

Pope Francis breaks from tradition with unusual burial request as pontiff's final wish revealed

Pope Francis breaks from tradition with unusual burial request as pontiff's final wish revealed - Pope Francis has broken from Vatican tradition as His Holiness's final wish, including the specifications for his burial, has been revealed

Pope Francis's will in full confirming simple burial after death aged 88

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 on April 21, and his will decreed that he had a simple underground tomb.

Pope Francis' will says he wants to be buried in 'simple tomb' in Rome

Pope Francis said he wants to be buried in a simple, undecorated tomb with only the inscription “Franciscus,” according to the Vatican

The will drawn up by the Pontiff in June 2022

Pope asked for simple, unadorned tomb for final resting place

Pope Francis revealed his last wishes in his will published Monday, asking to be buried in a simple, unadorned tomb inside his beloved Roman basilica, Santa Mar