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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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Why Popes Are Typically Buried in St. Peter's Basilica
A fter the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025, his body was moved to St. Peter’s Basilica. Today was ...
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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Caravalhal lives in Rome but was unable to pay his respects to Francis when the body was lying in state in St. Peter’s ...
Crowds file into St. Peter's on last day to pay respects to Pope Francis
ROME (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday on the last day to pay final respects ...
Tens of thousands file into St. Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis
The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had bid farewell to the pontiff by Thursday evening at the basilica, which will stay ...
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Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the ...