Overview

• Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, was buried in Santa María la Mayor, marking the first papal burial outside the Vatican since 1903.
• His tomb, made of Ligurian marble and inscribed simply with 'Franciscus,' embodies the simplicity he championed throughout his life and papacy.
• Since opening on April 27, the tomb has drawn long lines of pilgrims, underscoring the global devotion to his memory.
• Commemorative Masses honoring Pope Francis are being held worldwide, with a particular focus in Rome and among the Argentine community.
• Francis’s Marian devotion and commitment to accessibility were central to his decision to be buried in Santa María la Mayor, a break from traditional Vatican burials.