London and Rome – The Vatican launched photos of the tomb of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday in the basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
The launch arrived on Sunday morning, when the tomb opened for public visualization. All cardinals are expected in Rome, including those who visit Francis’s funeral, visit the tomb to present their respects on Sunday afternoon, according to the Vatican.
A view of the tomb of Pope Francis, launched by Vatican Media on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Vatican media
The cardinals are expected to pass through the holy door, visit the grave, then proceed to the chapel showed by Salus Populi Romani, an image of the Virgin Mary.
A view of the tomb of Pope Francis, buried on Saturday, April 26 in the Basilica of Santa María Mayor in Rome, in a photo released on Sunday, April 27, 2025 by the Vatican Media.
Vatican media
Francis, who died last Monday at the age of 88, became Saturday the first Pope to be buried outside the Vatican in more than a century. He was the first to be buried in St. Mary Major in more than 300 years.
Philose line to present his respects to the tomb of Pope Francis within St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse through AP
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