Through words imbued with simplicity and depth, the sovereign pontiff delivers a moving testament, far removed from the rigid protocols of the Vatican. A final lesson in humility that will mark the history of the Church.
Where would the man who dedicated his life to defending the poorest be buried? The truth might surprise you…
The farewell of a pontiff turned towards others
This Easter Monday will go down in history as the day Pope Francis, whose real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, closed his eyes for the last time. At the age of 88, the victim of a stroke, he died peacefully in the Vatican, surrounded by his most faithful companions.
Always consistent with his convictions, he remained until the end a shepherd in the midst of his flock, refusing excessive honors.
Last wishes that defy convention
Written on June 29, 2022 , his will resembles a confidence whispered in the darkness of a chapel.
There is no mention of fame or riches, only a touching request regarding his burial.
Contrary to tradition, he expressly refused to be buried in St. Peter’s Basilica, where most popes are buried. Instead, he chose a more intimate but deeply symbolic place: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome’s emblematic Marian shrine.
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