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Crowds line up to visit Pope Francis’ tomb in Rome as his last resting place opens to the public
Crowds of mourners waited in line on Sunday for a chance to visit Pope Francis’ final resting place in the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome, a day after his funeral service that was attended by world leaders and royalty.
Why did Pope Francis choose the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore for his final resting place?
Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St Peter’s Basilica. His decision is steeped in personal piety, history and Jesuit values.
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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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