{"id":12279,"date":"2025-04-30T13:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=12279"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:20:49","slug":"first-pics-of-pope-francis-tomb-released-after-private-burial-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=12279","title":{"rendered":"First pics of Pope Francis\u2019 tomb released after private burial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos of Pope Francis\u2019 final resting place have now been shared, offering a glimpse into the quiet simplicity he wished for in death.<\/p><div class=\"upwdg69f5c5c6cd566\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.upwdg69f5c5c6cd566 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.upwdg69f5c5c6cd566 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.upwdg69f5c5c6cd566 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.upwdg69f5c5c6cd566 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.upwdg69f5c5c6cd566 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>The beloved former leader of the Catholic Church passed away peacefully at Saint Martha House in Vatican City on Monday morning at the age of 88. Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the somber announcement, his words filled with emotion as he addressed the world: \u201cDearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Farrell went on to honor the late pope\u2019s extraordinary life of service, adding, \u201cHis entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Triune.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>The funeral that followed drew around 250,000 people to Rome, including world leaders, dignitaries, and thousands of faithful mourners, all gathering to say their final goodbyes to a pontiff who reshaped the modern image of the Catholic Church. The massive public farewell was filled with sorrow, reverence, and a deep sense of gratitude for the pope who had led the Church with humility and compassion for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"lazyloaded\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=newsner&amp;dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1916403333981470987&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com%2Fnews%2Ffirst-pics-of-pope-francis-tomb-released-after-private-burial%2F&amp;sessionId=f201d1c8671fb36df4bde8fbaa430d986350a4f6&amp;siteScreenName=newsner&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1916403333981470987\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>After the public funeral, Pope Francis was laid to rest during a private burial ceremony. True to his wishes, he was not buried beneath St. Peter\u2019s Basilica like many of his predecessors. Instead, his final resting place is at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, about six kilometers away from St. Peter\u2019s Square. It was a choice that reflected the pope\u2019s lifelong devotion to the Virgin Mary and his desire for simplicity over grandeur.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>The photos from his burial site reveal a tomb that is modest yet serene. A simple white stone marks the grave, with only the Latin inscription \u201cFranciscus\u201d etched into it. A single white rose rests atop the tomb, and a soft, warm light bathes the space in a peaceful glow. Above the grave, a reproduction of Pope Francis\u2019 pectoral cross hangs quietly, a symbol of his enduring faith and humility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<p>The unassuming beauty of the tomb stands as a testament to the way Francis lived his life and led the Church: always focused on service, never seeking personal glorification. Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, speaking about Francis\u2019 burial wishes in 2022, recalled that the pope had been adamant that the basilica\u2019s focus should remain on the Virgin Mary, not on the tomb of a pope.<\/p>\n<p>In his final resting place, Pope Francis continues to embody the ideals he championed \u2014 humility, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to faith. Mourners have already begun to quietly gather, offering prayers and paying respects, drawn not just by the memory of a pope, but by the lasting spirit of a man who changed the Church \u2014 and touched hearts around the world \u2014 forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photos of Pope Francis\u2019 final resting place have now been shared, offering a glimpse into the quiet simplicity he wished for in death. The beloved former leader of the Catholic Church passed away peacefully at Saint Martha House in Vatican City on Monday morning at the age of 88. 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