First images released of Pope Francis' tomb adorned with single rose
Summary
Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, was buried in a private ceremony at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome. Earlier, a public funeral was held, and people have been paying their respects at his tomb since Sunday.Key Facts
- Pope Francis died at the age of 88.
- He was buried in a private ceremony at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome.
- Before this private ceremony, there was a public funeral.
- Many people have been visiting his tomb to pay their respects since Sunday.
- The Santa Maria Maggiore church is one of the big churches in Rome that Pope Francis often visited.
- This church is not located in the Vatican where popes usually get buried but is a place Pope Francis liked a lot.
- His funeral was attended by leaders from around the world.
- After Pope Francis, a new pope has to be selected. This could start around 5 or 6 May.
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