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Pope Francis to be laid to rest in historic Roman Basilica
Read also: Farewell to a humble pope: Remembering Francis's modest life The Basilica of St. Mary Major held special significance for Pope Francis. He visited it more than 125 times during ...
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Under a basilica’s splendor, thousands gather for a final glimpse of a pope who led a simple life
In the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica, with the sunshine glinting across the bronze canopy that towers over the main altar, thousands of Catholic pilgrims streamed in to glimpse the body of ...
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What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
After his funeral on Saturday, he will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which stands sentinel across the city in the Esquilino district. The decision by Pope Francis to do this ...