Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
- Catholic faithful began visiting Pope Francis' tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica on April 27, 2025, after his funeral attended by world leaders and a large crowd.
- The tomb's opening marked the official mourning for Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Easter Monday.
- Cardinals will meet daily this week to plan a conclave to elect the next pope, which must begin by May 10, 2025.
- Elias Caravalhal expressed gratitude for Pope Francis' influence, stating, "to thank him for what he has done.
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The farewell of Pope Francis: the presence of Argentines, among the thousands who passed through the tomb of the pontiff in Santa Maria
From very early - the doors of the temple opened at seven o’clock - a long line began to form to enter the imposing temple after crossing the security controls and paying tribute to Francis. His remains rest in a simple tomb – as he wished – with a tombstone with the inscription “Franciscus” and the reproduction of his pectoral cross and an image of the Good Shepherd.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis; his tomb opens to public in Rome
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis. Starting early Sunday they began filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica. The visits came a day after Pope Francis was bade farewell by the…
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