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Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Santa Maria la Maggiore After Unprecedented Funeral

The late pontiff's humble burial followed a liturgical ceremony in St. Peter’s Square attended by 200,000 mourners and global leaders engaging in rare diplomatic exchanges.

Los reyes Felipe y Letizia posan en la embajada de España en la Santa Sede, junto a la delegación española.
Las imágenes de la plaza de San Pedro antes del inicio del funeral del Papa.
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Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, chose to break tradition by being buried in a simple tomb at the Basilica of Santa Maria la Maggiore instead of St. Peter's crypts.
  • The exequial Mass in St. Peter’s Square drew approximately 200,000 attendees, including 53 heads of state, 14 royal representatives, and thousands of faithful pilgrims.
  • A six-kilometer papamobile procession through Rome honored the Pope’s legacy, with marginalized groups such as migrants and the homeless accompanying his coffin.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski held a ten-minute discussion on peace proposals before the funeral, marking a significant diplomatic moment.
  • Extensive security measures, including airspace closures, 11,000 personnel, and advanced anti-drone systems, ensured the safety of the event in Vatican City and Rome.