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Pope Francis, Santa Maria Maggiore and St. Peter's Basilica

Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: All about Pope Francis's final resting place

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

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A look at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, where Pope Francis will be buried

Ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral, CBC’s Heather Hiscox describes the somber setting outside Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, which will be his final resting place, and connects with Canadian travelers as they reflect about their time in Vatican City.

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What is the distance between St. Peter’s Basilica and Santa Maria Maggiore? This is the route of Pope Francis’ funeral procession

Pope Francis’ funeral procession will travel approximately six kilometers from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major.

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Crowds gather for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass at the Vatican

Mourners are gathering in Vatican City and lining the streets of Rome to give a final send-off to Pope Francis, who will be ...

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Inside the church where Pope Francis will be buried ‘after divine message'

The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday aged 88, had a special relationship with the church, and landed on it as his final resting place after a spiritual moment.

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Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

Pope Francis funeral LIVE: President Murmu, other dignitaries in Rome to attend funeral

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on April 26, 2025, as many world leaders will attend to honour the Catholic leader.

Rome's Solemn Procession

Six kilometers connecting St. Peter's to Santa Maria Maggiore. After the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, the ...

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About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis’ body by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike have ended and the pontiff's ...

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