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At Rome’s Marian shrine, after Francis was laid to rest

Interregnum in full swing: the day after Pope Francis’ burial in Rome’s Marian shrine

Jason Abellaneda Baguia
Apr 28, 2025
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The Church buried Pope Francis in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica on Saturday, April 26, the eve of the Octave of Easter, which Catholics the world over celebrate as Divine Mercy Sunday.

Pilgrims process in the rain and under colossal sculptures of saints Jerome and Luke toward the holy door of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica on Rome’s Esquiline hill.…

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