WASHINGTON — The Vatican has revealed where Pope Francis’ final resting place will be located. 

Francis died on Monday at the age of 88. Vatican officials later announced he suffered a stroke that put him in a coma and led to heart failure. In his final will, the Argentine-born pope said he wishes to be buried in St. Mary Major Basilica. 

The pontiff, who was known for his humble style, asked for a simple underground tomb with only “Franciscus” written on it. The basilica, which sits outside the walls of the Vatican, is home to Francis’ favorite icon of the Virgin Mary, to whom he was particularly devoted to. 

The burial site is a break from tradition as many of Francis’ predecessors were laid to rest in the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica, according to Reuters.  

Months before his death, he had revised the papal funeral rites and simplified them to emphasize his role as a mere bishop. Additionally, his changes allowed for burial outside the Vatican.

The dates haven’t been announced yet, but the burial must take place between the fourth and sixth day after his death.

Francis’ death sets off a weekslong process of allowing the faithful to pay their final respects, first for Vatican officials in the Santa Marta chapel and then in St. Peter’s for the general public, followed by a funeral and a conclave to elect a new pope.

As the sun was setting on Monday evening, the Vatican held a Rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square in its first public commemoration.

Francis made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, drawing wild cheers and applause. Beforehand, he met U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

Francis performed the blessing from the same loggia where he was introduced on March 13, 2013, as the 266th pope.