Pope Francis will not be buried under St Peter's Basilica. Here's why | Today news

Pope Francis Death: After the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the Vatican prepares for a funeral that deviates from years of traditions. Here’s the reason. In 2022, Pope Francis expressed his wish to be buried in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, unlike his predecessors, traditionally in the Vatican caves under the basil of St. Peter is buried, as per Reuters. According to the updated Ordo Exesischiarum Romani Pontifisis, the pope is likely to be placed in this coffin for public viewing. The funeral is held within four to six days and is led by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Most pope is buried under the basilica of St Peter, but in 2022 Pope Francis decided that he should be buried from the Vatican, in the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome. (Keep looking for more updates) first published: 21 Apr 2025, 03:24 PM IST