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Coverage dated December 12, 2023

Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican

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Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, not in the grottoes of the Vatican like other popes.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, not in the grottoes of the Vatican like other popes.

  2. The Guardian

    Pope Francis reveals he will not be buried in Vatican (opens The Guardian)

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    Pontiff tells Mexican broadcaster he will break with tradition and simplify papal funeral

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Pope Francis wants to be buried in Rome basilica, not in the Vatican (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Pope Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, not in the grottoes of the Vatican like pontiffs before him.

  4. Fox News

    Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis said he has no plans to retire from the papacy, but has already prepared a grave for himself outside the traditional papal tombs of the Vatican grotto.

  5. America Magazine

    Pope Francis says he will not be buried at the Vatican, simplifies papal funeral rite (opens America Magazine)

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    Francis, who will celebrate his 87th birthday on Dec. 17, spoke freely about his health, the possibility of resignation and whether he is losing patience with detractors.

  6. Aleteia

    Pope Francis wants to be buried at St. Mary Major (opens Aleteia)

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    Seven other popes have been buried in St. Mary Major, the last being Clement IX, who reigned from 1667 to 1669.

  7. New York Post

    The Pope reveals where he wants to be buried — here’s why it’s not the Vatican (opens New York Post)

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    Francis, who turns 87 on Sunday, also said he never thought about resigning this year despite a series of health scares.

  8. Religion News

    The pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican (opens Religion News)

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    ROME (AP) — Francis has already said if he retires, he would want to live outside the Vatican somewhere in Rome in a residence for retired priests.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Pope Francis says he wants to be buried outside the Vatican with simplified ceremony (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Pope Francis said he wishes to be buried outside the Vatican when he dies in the latest break from traditional practices for the 86-year-old pontiff.

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