Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, unlike many previous pontiffs. Francis died aged 88 earlier on Monday. The Vatican released his final testament in the evening. The text specified that … Read more

Habemus Papam: The elaborate process to elect a new Pope | Explained 

Habemus Papam: The elaborate process to elect a new Pope | Explained 

This handout picture released by the Press office shows cardinals entering in the Sistine Chapel before the start of the Conclave at the Vatican on March 12, 2013. The death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 sets in motion centuries-old traditions which will culminate in the election by cardinals of a new pontiff. Under … Read more