Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica: Here’s where Pope Francis will be laid to rest

Pope Francis, the first pontiff from Latin America, died on Monday at the age of 88. In his will, Francis requested to be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore or St Mary Major, located in Rome’s Esquilino area. Notably, Francis was very devoted to the worship of the Virgin Mary and made a point to pray in Santa Maria Maggiore before leaving on trips abroad and upon his return to Rome

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