Santa Maria Maggiore: The church to become Pope Francis’s resting place

BBC News

Pope Francis chose Santa Maria Maggiore as his final resting place due to his devotion to the Virgin Mary. The church, one of Rome’s oldest basilicas, is located near iconic landmarks and the bustling Termini station. Despite being part of the Vatican state, it embodies the “real” Rome. Francis will be buried there on Saturday.
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