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PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica
A white rose is placed on the tomb of Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP ...
Hundreds line up to visit Pope Francis' tomb in Rome
No pope had been laid to rest outside the Vatican in more than a century, but Francis opted instead for burial in Santa Maria ...
What Does the Pope Do? Bishop of Rome Doesn't Just Run the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors at Roman basilica, as 200K attend special Mass at St Peter's Square
Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...