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Vatican Confirms Details of Pope Francis’s Funeral and Burial

The late pontiff will be honored with a state funeral on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, followed by burial at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica per his humble final wishes.

A general view shows the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, following the death of Pope Francis, in Rome, Italy, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at age 88, will have a state funeral on Saturday at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Square, as announced by the Vatican.
  • His body will lie in state starting Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica, following a procession led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
  • The burial will take place at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, marking the first papal burial outside the Vatican since 1903, in accordance with Francis’s request for simplicity.
  • In his will, Pope Francis specified a modest tomb with no decoration and an inscription reading only 'Franciscus.'
  • World leaders, including Donald Trump, are expected to attend, reflecting the global significance of the late pontiff’s legacy.