Santa Maria the Major prepares for the papal burial

Fulfilling his last will, the Pope asked to have his eternal rest in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, which corresponds to one of the four papal basilicas of Rome.

Pope Francis, still convalescent, visited a few days before his death the one who was to be his burial place: the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. On Saturday, April 12, prior to the beginning of Holy Week, as he did so many other times, he stood in front of the icon of the Salus Populi Romani, one of the most beloved virgins of the Romans, protecting his health, and gathered himself in prayer. As usual, the Vatican press office distributed a photo…

Photos taken before the start of the Pope's last burial service at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

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Thousands of faithful are waiting this Saturday around the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor to give the last farewell to Pope Francis where it will be their burial place. The entrance Thousands of faithful await the pope's body before Santa Maria la Mayor for their last farewell was first published in Digital Process.

Pope Francis is buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore