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Pope Francis called for simple funeral at St. Mary Major Basilica
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, Pope Francis lived a simple life and called for a simple funeral. This would mark ...
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 ...
Why did Pope Francis want to be buried at St Mary Major Basilica and not in St Peter's Basilica? Explained
Pope Francis had earlier said that he wants to be buried not in St Peter's Basilica or its grottoes, where most popes are ...
Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? His Holiness Broke With Tradition for His Final Resting Place
Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. His Holiness' burial site will not be in Vatican City like ...
When is Pope Francis' funeral? What we know about the schedule of services so far
Pope Francis died Easter Monday. His body is expected to be moved to a coffin the same day and put on public display at St.
Where will Pope Francis be buried? It won't be in the Vatican
While many popes are buried under St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis will not continue that trend. In December, Pope Francis said he wanted to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary ...
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Pope Francis's funeral will be major event but not as intricate as one would expect
Pope Francis died after a 12-year papacy and will now be buried in a simpler funeral than that staged after the death of Pope ...
Pope Francis dies at age 88
Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica of St. Mary Major, which lies outside the Vatican walls. A conclave ...
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Archbishop Hebda may speak Monday on death of Pope Francis
The falling rain on Monday morning added to the gloominess outside of the Cathedral of St. Paul, the headquarters for the ...
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Pope Francis makes unexpected visit to St. Mary Major's Basilica
Pope Francis, who is taking two months' rest as he recovers from double pneumonia, surprised the faithful once again. Video ...
Pope Francis makes in-person appearance at St. Peter's Square to open Holy Week
The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.