Pope Francis’ coffin arrives at burial site of St. Mary Major Basilica

Open-air hearse carries Pope Francis' coffin to final resting place

Following the funeral of Pope Francis, his coffin is transported from the Vatican, through the streets of Rome, to its final resting place in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

ROME (AP) — Cardinals perform funeral rituals for Pope Francis at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major.

Thousands Line Streets of Rome To Bid Final Farewell to Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ casket is driven past the Colosseum on its way toward his burial place in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome April 26, 2025. (Photo: CNS/Justin McLellan) by Junno Arocho Esteves and Justin McLellan ROME (CNS) – The casket bearing the body of Pope Francis made its final journey through the streets of Rome accompanied by applause and shouts of gratitude from thousands of mourners. After the funeral Mass April 26, pallbearers carr…

The body of Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of Santa Maria la Mayor, where he will be buried Francis will be buried in a private ceremony later on Saturday. He was received by about 40 migrants, prisoners, homeless people and transgender people, each with a white rose. His presence was a symbol of his concern for the marginalized. Francis is the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 100 years. The coffin bearers stopped before the icon o…

Daniel Noboa was one of the leaders who attended Pope Francis' exequial Mass on Saturday, April 26.

Pope Francis' coffin joined the Basilica of St. Mary Major of Rome on Saturday to be buried there.