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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Pope Francis's Tomb Revealed, Mourners Pay Respects in Rome
Caption: Pope Francis's Tomb Revealed, Mourners Pay Respects in Rome. Pope Francis’s tomb unveiled at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome, with a white rose placed on it, under a single spotlight, highlighting the simplicity of the late pope's final resting place. Santa Maria Maggiore church was a special location for Pope Francis, who often visited it during his time as a cardinal and pope. The basilica holds deep significance for him, being dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Private burial ceremony was held following the public funeral at the Vatican, where Pope Francis’s coffin was carried in a procession attended by world leaders and mourners. Thousands of mourners have visited the tomb since Sunday, paying their respects to the late pope who died at the age of 88. Emotional reactions from pilgrims, with some noting the simplicity of the tomb, reflecting Pope Francis’s humility. Rosario Correale said the tomb left a strong mark on them. Pope’s devotion to Mary was evident in his choice of burial site. Santa Maria Maggiore was the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, built in the 4th century. Pilgrims and visitors found the pope’s choice of burial location significant, with Amaya Morris calling it “humbling” that Pope Francis chose this basilica out of all others. The funeral ceremony, attended by world leaders, included a homily by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who emphasized Pope Francis’s legacy of urging the world to "build bridges, not walls.” Pope Francis’s funeral procession saw 140,000 people lining the streets of Rome, passing iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Altare della Patria, before heading to Santa Maria Maggiore. Focus now shifts to the next pope, with the largest conclave in modern history anticipated, scheduled to begin in early May to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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