Pope Francis's last resting place: a simple grave in St.Mary Major Basilica.
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Pope Francis picked his burial place. It is in St. Mary Major Basilica, near a Madonna icon. The place shows his life was simple and humble, according to an archbishop.
The Pope will be buried in the basilica on Saturday. This is after his funeral in St. Peter’s Square. Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas suggested the basilica because of the Pope's link to it.
At first, the Pope said no to the burial place. He later changed his mind and said to prepare his tomb. The Pope wanted his tomb to be simple and plain.
The tomb will have a marble headstone with his name. It will also have a cross with images. The tomb is near the chapel with the Salus Populi Romani icon he loved.
St. Mary Major is important to the Jesuit Pope. St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the order, held his first Mass there. Many people are visiting the basilica to see where the Pope will be buried.
Questions
Where will Pope Francis be buried?
Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major Basilica.
Why did the Pope change his mind about the burial place?
The Pope changed his mind and said to prepare his tomb because he wanted it to be simple and plain.
What is special about St. Mary Major for Pope Francis?
St. Mary Major is important to Pope Francis because St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, held his first Mass there.
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