{"id":25681,"date":"2025-04-21T13:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=25681"},"modified":"2025-04-21T13:26:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:26:27","slug":"why-pope-francis-will-break-tradition-and-not-be-buried-in-vatican-following-his-death-aged-88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=25681","title":{"rendered":"Why Pope Francis will break tradition and not be buried in Vatican following his death aged 88"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pope Francis will break tradition and not be buried in Vatican after his death on Monday (April 21) at the age of 88.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Holy Father<\/a>\u00a0at the head of the Roman Catholic Church, whose real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, experienced\u00a0ill health<\/a>\u00a0in recent months.<\/p>\n

Pope Francis was rushed to Rome\u2019s Gemelli Hospital<\/a>\u00a0back in February after suffering a\u00a0respiratory infection<\/a>, chronic bronchitis, which developed into pneumonia in both lungs, and a mild kidney failure.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, he had\u00a0experienced an ‘isolated attack of bronchospasm<\/a>, which caused an episode of vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition.’<\/p>\n

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The Vatican confirmed on Monday (April 21) that\u00a0Francis had died<\/a>\u00a0at 7:35am local time.<\/p>\n

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Pope Francis has died aged 88 (Stefano Costantino\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said: \u201cDearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.<\/p>\n

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.\u2033<\/p>\n

In an interview with Mexican broadcaster N+ in 2023, Pope Francis revealed he would be going against tradition and would be laid to rest in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.<\/p>\n

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Pope Francis was seen on Easter Sunday (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Traditionally, Popes are buried in the grottoes below St Peter\u2019s Basilica in Vatican City, but Francis instead decided he wanted to be buried in the place he would go to pray before and after\u00a0trips<\/a>\u00a0overseas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe place is already prepared. I wish to be buried in St. Mary Major,\u201d Pope Francis said in 2023, adding that he had great devotion to Byzantine Icon of Our Lady, Protectress of the Roman People.<\/p>\n

Francis was the first Pope to have been born or raised outside Europe since the Syrian Pope Gregory III, some 1,200 years ago.<\/p>\n

Born in Argentina, Francis was praised during his lifetime for his progressive attitude and humility as he was often heard contemplating the war in Ukraine and making comments about the refugee crisis.<\/p>\n

Francis also spoke on the ongoing climate emergency, global injustice, and even LGBTQ+ rights during his time as the Pope.<\/p>\n

In the UK, King Charles said he and the Queen were ‘most deeply saddened’ to learn of the Pope\u2019s death and ‘were greatly moved to have been able to visit him earlier in the month’.<\/p>\n

Charles and Camilla visited the pontiff at the Vatican on 9 April, the day the royal couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n

The King said: \u201cThrough his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many. The Queen and I remember with particular affection our meetings with His Holiness over the years and we were greatly moved to have been able to visit him earlier in the month.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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