13/12/2023 12:56 (UTC)

Pope Francis wants to be buried in Rome, not Vatican City

Vatican City, Dec 13 (EFE) - (Camera: Antonello Nusca) Pope Francis has revealed he will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes like the rest of the pontiffs but in a Roman basilica.

The pope said in an interview with the Mexican news portal, Nmas, on Tuesday that a place has been prepared at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome which he visits frequently.

FOOTAGE OF THE POPE FRANCIS GENERAL AUDIENCE IN THE PAUL VI HALL AT THE VATICAN.

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Date: 13/12/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Religion and belief » Christianity
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 45 seconds
Reference: 7001320837
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