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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.
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Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: All about Pope Francis's final resting place
The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in ...
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Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place
The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in ...
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...