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Pope Francis laid to rest in funeral Mass

Pope Francis laid to rest after funeral ceremony. Why he wasn't buried in the Vatican

Typically, popes are laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica. On Saturday, Francis became the first Catholic leader in over 120 years to be buried outside the holy city, according to Vatican News.

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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.

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BREAKING: Pope Francis finally laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica

Pope Francis has been laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. The late pontiff’s entombment was a private event which allowed those close to him to pay their last respects. This was after a funeral Mass at the Vatican.

Pope Francis funeral updates: Pontiff buried in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, Vatican says

Huge crowds were already growing outside the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, where Pope Francis will be buried. The ...

Pope Francis Will Be Buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome

With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...

Pope Francis reaches final resting place as 250,000 attend funeral service

Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square today. Follow here for the latest.

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Pope Francis funeral: Thousands clap on the street as late pontiff’s coffin is taken to burial site

Pope Francis' funeral was held at St. Peter's Square in Rome on April 26, 2025. Thousands applauded as his coffin was taken ...

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