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CBS News on MSN · 9h

Pope Francis' funeral date announced by Vatican as first images of his body released

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.

National Catholic Register · 8h

Pope Francis to Be Buried at St. Mary Major Basilica Following Saturday Funeral

In accordance with his personal wishes, Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, a church he visited more than 100 times during his papacy, before and after international trips, in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Where will Pope Francis be buried? How his funeral will break from tradition

In a break from tradition and by his prior request, the pope will be laid to rest in Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica instead of in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica, where many of pope's predecessors are buried, Reuters reported.

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What to know about the death of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the key things to know about the death of ...

Al Jazeera on MSN1d

Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days

Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025. His death came one day after a brief appearance to ...

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First images of Pope Francis in coffin released ahead of public viewing

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state ...

WALB on MSN1d

Why Jorge Mario Bergolio chose Francis as his papal name

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.

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Pope Francis chose to be buried in Rome’s St. Mary Major Basilica

Pope Francis had indicated a desire to be buried in the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome. According to a Vatican expert, he ...

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