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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The grave of Gian Lorenzo Bernini near the altar of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Ph-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Clement VIII on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandevi-stock-photo
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The Sistine Chapel of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPR-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Pius IX in the holy crib of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Er-stock-photo
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The Holy Door of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on December 2024 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.C-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Pius IX in the holy crib of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Er-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Paul V on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/AB-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Pius IX in the holy crib of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Er-stock-photo
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The baptistry of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.C-stock-photo
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Statue of Ave Regina Pacis in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Paul V on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/AB-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Pius V on his tomb in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Clement VIII on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandevi-stock-photo
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Tomb of Pope Pius V in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Sixtus V on his tomb in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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Tomb of Pope Pius V in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. At left: : The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' venerated by Pope Francis. Right: Statue of Pope Clement VIII on his tomb . Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basil-stock-photo
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The chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. In the center: The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' venerated by Pope Francis. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Paul V on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/AB-stock-photo
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Statue of Pope Clement VIII on his tomb in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandevi-stock-photo
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The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' (venerated by Pope Francis) in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been th-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' (venerated by Pope Francis) in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been th-stock-photo
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The chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. In the center: The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' venerated by Pope Francis. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place-stock-photo
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The chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. In the center: The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' venerated by Pope Francis. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' (venerated by Pope Francis) in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically b-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. In the center: The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' venerated by Pope Francis. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place-stock-photo
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The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM-stock-photo
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The Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' (venerated by Pope Francis) in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been th-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis makes an afternoon visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) in Rome, Italy on December 14, 2024 to entrust his 47th Apostolic Journey abroad to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has hi-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis (C) prays before the statue of Regina Maria Pacis (Mary Queen of Peace), during the Pope's Rosary for peace in Ukraine and end to wars worldwide, on May 31, 2022 at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (St. Mary Major) in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of the St. Mary Major's Basilica in Rome, Italy, January 1, 2015 to mark the Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 and will conclude on November 20 2016. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting p-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of the St. Mary Major's Basilica in Rome, Italy, January 1, 2015 to mark the Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 and will conclude on November 20 2016. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting p-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of the St. Mary Major's Basilica in Rome, Italy, January 1, 2015 to mark the Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 and will conclude on November 20 2016. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting p-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of the St. Mary Major's Basilica in Rome, Italy, January 1, 2015 to mark the Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 and will conclude on November 20 2016. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting p-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis prays in front of the tomb of pope Pius V in the basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on March 14, 2014. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by praying at Rome's main basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major), dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome, Italy on March 14, 2014. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of the St. Mary Major's Basilica in Rome, Italy, January 1, 2015 to mark the Jubilee of Mercy, which began on December 8 and will conclude on November 20 2016. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting p-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis celebrates the Corpus Domini ceremony at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, Italy on May 26, 2016 to mark the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ and to commemorate Christ's last supper and the institution of the Eucharist. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major pa-stock-photo
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Pope Francis is praying in the chapel Paolina of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in front of the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' on March 15, 2020 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Pho-stock-photo
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Rome, Italy. 21st Apr, 2025. People queue to sign the book of condolences for Pope Francis at the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis wants to be buried, in Rome, Italy on April 21, 2025 following the announcement of Pope Francis' death in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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The Crypt of the Nativity with a crystal reliquary said to contain wood from the Holy Crib of the nativity of Jesus Christ in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on February 2025 where Pope Francis wants to be buried. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major-stock-photo
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Rome, Italy. 21st Apr, 2025. People queue to sign the book of condolences for Pope Francis at the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis wants to be buried, in Rome, Italy on April 21, 2025 following the announcement of Pope Francis' death in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Rome, Italy. 21st Apr, 2025. People queue to sign the book of condolences for Pope Francis at the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis wants to be buried, in Rome, Italy on April 21, 2025 following the announcement of Pope Francis' death in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis leads the recitation of a Rosary for peace near the ancient icon of ‘Maria Salus Populi Romani' at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on October 6, 2024. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resti-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis leads the recitation of a Rosary for peace near the ancient icon of ‘Maria Salus Populi Romani' (R) at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on October 6, 2024. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the r-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis leads the recitation of a Rosary for peace near the ancient icon of ‘Maria Salus Populi Romani' (R) at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on October 6, 2024. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the r-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by a visit at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on March 14, 2014. - Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis opened his first morning as pontiff by a prayer in the chapel Paolina of the basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on March 14, 2014. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of seven pope.-stock-photo
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File photo - Pope Francis is praying in the chapel Paolina of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in front of the Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani' on December 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis said his tomb is ‘already prepared' in the chapel Paolina of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis has reportedly made arrangements to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome's Esquilino district. The basilica, one of the four major papal basilicas, has historically been the resting place of-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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People hold a copy of a special edition of the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, announcing the death of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis, 88, passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Pope Francis wrote in his testament that he wants to be buried behind this door which is in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on April, 2025. ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus' . Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope F-stock-photo
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Pope Francis wrote in his testament that he wants to be buried behind this door which is in the left nave of the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) in Rome, Italy on April, 2025. ‘I ask that my tomb be prepared in the burial niche in the side aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as shown in the attached plan. The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, bearing only the inscription: Franciscus' . Unlike the majority of popes who have been interred beneath St Peter's Basilica, Pope F-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. General view of Notre-Dame Cathedral durinf a vigil to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Paris, France. 21st Apr, 2025. Church members pray during a vigil in Notre-Dame Cathedral to honour Pope Francis following his death, in Paris on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025 aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Faithful attend an evening Rosary held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican on April 21, 2025 in suffrage for Pope Francis, who passed away in the morning. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: Abaca Press/Alamy Live News-stock-photo