Pope Francis will be laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four major basilicas in Rome. In a break from tradition, he will be the first Pope in over a century to be buried outside of the Vatican. The basilica, which was built in 400 A.D., held deep personal significance for him, making it a poignant and meaningful final resting place.
We are offering a short video showing the basilica and highlighting its special connection to Pope Francis, as well as the significance of this historic decision.
🎥 Anthony Irungu
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