Pope Francis wanted a humble tomb at Rome’s St Mary Major Basilica
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, expressed his wish to be buried in the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, deviating from the traditional papal burial site. His will, released by the Vatican, revealed a desire for a simple tomb with the inscription "Franciscus.
The Vatican has announced the funeral details for Pope Francis, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a Stroke and cardiac arrest. His funeral will take place in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, with public viewing starting on Wednesday in St. Peter’s Basilica....
Shrine of Fatima in Portugal packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death
Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major..
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Leo XIV prays at the tomb of Pope Francis two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and hours after vowing to humbly follow in his predecessor's footsteps. The surprise visit to..
In his first public address as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost extended a heartfelt message of peace and unity from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Delivered in Italian and Spanish, his speech..
World leaders and mourners are converging on Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will be buried after lying in state. Dignitaries including Donald... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
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