Initial pictures of the tomb of Pope Francis at the Papal Church of St. Mary Major in Rome
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The Vatican published pictures on Sunday of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also called Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome.
Once the cardinals paid their tributes, the basilica welcomed the public, drawing in thousands of visitors eager to see where Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, now rests.
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. Getty Images
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA/AFP via Getty Images
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA/AFP via Getty Images
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
Cardinals visit the tomb. via REUTERS
Cardinals visit the tomb. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Cardinals visit the tomb. AP
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday. Getty Images
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AFP via Getty Images
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AP
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AP
