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Pope Francis

Who's buried in Francis' (eventual) tomb?

A guide to the souls interred at the Basilica of St. Mary Major

The Pillar
Dec 14, 2023
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Pope Francis said in an interview Tuesday that he hopes to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, a Roman church he has often visited during the decade of his pontificate.

Pope Francis at Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica on January 22, 2019.
Pope Francis prays at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Credit: Vatican Media.

The pontiff has customarily visited the basilica ahead of trips outside of Rome, and at their conclusi…

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