Pope Francis to Be Buried at Basilica of St. Mary Major, Honoring His Wishes | EWTN News Nightly

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Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, instead of the Vatican Grottoes like most popes, honoring his personal wish. He will be buried near a special image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mary Salus Populi Romani, which he often visited during his papacy. It was also the first place he visited the morning after being elected pope. Faithful from around the world have gathered at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to pray for his soul, reflecting on his legacy and Marian devotion. Cardinal Baldassare Reina led the rosary, inviting mourners to pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her intercession to transform pain into hope. EWTN Vatican journalist Valentina Di Donato reports from Rome. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf