On the day of the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican published his will, in which Pope Francis expressed his will regarding the burial place. According to his wishes, the papal basilica of Our woman the Greater in Rome is to be the place where his temporal remains will rest.
The Papal Basilica of Our woman the Greater is 1 of the oldest and most crucial churches in Rome, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the place that Pope Francis frequently visited during his apostolic travels to entrust his intentions to the Immaculate parent and to thank her for her care.
In his will, Pope Francis wrote: “My life and priestly ministry and my bishoply ministry have always been entrusted to the parent of our Lord, the Blessed Mary. Therefore, I ask that my temporal remains remainder in anticipation of the day of resurrection in the Papal Basilica of Our woman the Greater." This clear want shows how crucial religion and religion were to him.
Pope Francis besides stated that his grave should be placed in the side aisle of the papal basilica, between the Pauline Chapel and the Sforza Chapel. The grave is to be simple, without peculiar decoration, with the only inscription: Franciscus. This simple want shows that Pope Francis appreciated modesty and humility.
In the substance of spending on the preparation of the burial, Pope Francis wrote that they would be covered with the sum of the benefactor he intended for this purpose. This clear want shows that Pope Francis made certain that his burial was modest and not costly.
Pope Francis's will ends with the following words: “May the Lord give a well-deserved reward to those who loved me and will proceed to pray for me. The suffering that took place in the last phase of my life, I offered to the Lord for planet peace and brotherhood among nations. Francis’. This clear want shows that Pope Francis was a man of religion and prayer who valued peace and brotherhood.
According to Vatican data, Pope Francis was the 253rd Bishop of Rome and Pope of the Catholic Church. His pontificate ran from March 13, 2013 to December 31, 2023. During his pontificate, Pope Francis made more than 40 apostolic trips, visiting more than 50 countries.
In Poland, Pope Francis enjoyed large respect and worship. According to data from the Polish Episcopal Conference, Pope Francis was very popular among Poles, and his teaching and activities had a large influence on the Catholic Church in Poland.
It is worth noting that Pope Francis was an open and dialog man who valued conversation and cooperation with people of another religions and cultures. His teaching and activity had a large influence on the world, and his legacy will be long remembered.
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Pope Francis' last will: The choice of burial place and a simple ceremony
