Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope's final resting place

“Whoever says that it can only be celebrated in Greek or Hebrew should be excluded from communion”, proclaimed the first-century Pope, who shocked the Roman clergy, as Fr. Manuel Cardoso.

Today, Francis is buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in the heart of Rome's cultural melting pot.

The Argentinean will spend eternity in the heart of Rome in the oldest church in the city dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

The tomb of Pope Francis is located in the Basilica of Santa Mar a la Mayor, a place where Pont Fice sun goes to pray.

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope's final resting place

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

Already in May 2022, Bergoglio announced to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas what his tomb would be: “His life ends in a different and simple place.”