Puntod ni Pope Francis sa Rome, ipinasilip ng Vatican

- Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome’s St. Mary Major Basilica

- The Vatican recently released photos of the late pontiff’s tomb

- The simple tomb bears the inscription "Franciscus," while a reproduction of the plain cross that he used to wear around his neck is placed above the niche

- The Argentine pope’s coffin was taken there on Saturday, April 26 after his funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square

Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, has been laid to his final resting place at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome. The Vatican then released images of the well-loved Argentine pope’s tomb.

It can be recalled that on Saturday, April 26, the late pontiff’s casket was taken there after his funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square. The coffin was placed in a simple tomb in a side aisle of the basilica. 

As seen in the photos, the pope’s name in Latin, "Franciscvs", is inscribed on top of the marble tomb.

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A reproduction of the plain cross that he used to wear around his neck is also placed above the niche illuminated by a single spotlight. A white rose was also pictured lying on the tomb.

"I feel like it's exactly in the way of the Pope. He was simple, and so is his place now," said Polish pilgrim Maria Brzezinska after paying her respects, as reported by Reuters.

Reuters also reported that crowds began queuing well before the Basilica opened at 7:00 a.m. (0500 GMT), a day after he was laid to rest, and the church rapidly filled with well-wishers after the doors opened. Authorities urged the visitors to leave as soon as they had seen the tomb, saying thousands more were waiting to get in.

Pope Francis was the leader of the Catholic Church. He was born in Argentina and became pope in 2013. He was known for being kind and caring, especially to the poor. He encouraged people to help others and live simply. Many people admired him for his humble lifestyle and messages of peace.

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A pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. He is responsible for guiding Catholics in their faith and making important decisions for the Church. The pope lives in Vatican City and is seen as a spiritual leader by millions of people. He teaches about love, peace, and kindness. People look to the pope for guidance and inspiration in their religious lives.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 due to a stroke that led to a coma and cardiocirculatory collapse. The Vatican confirmed his cause of death through an official medical report certified by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. He had a history of respiratory failure, pneumonia, bronchiectases, high blood pressure, and Type II diabetes.

In a previous report, Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on February 14, the Vatican announced. In its statement, the Vatican revealed that the pontiff was taken to hospital for tests and to continue treatment of his ongoing bronchitis. As per Reuters, Pope Francis has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Earlier, the 88-year-old pope revealed he was suffering from a "strong cold," which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.

Source: KAMI.com.gh