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First images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

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Alex Mead
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Apr 27, 2025

On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome.

After the cardinals paid their respects, the basilica was opened to the public, where thousands lined up to view the resting place of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday.

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A white rose laying on the tomb of the late Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, Rome, Italy, indicating the beginning of the mourning period and conclave preparations.
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. Getty Images

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Tomb of Pope Francis at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome with a white rose on a marble surface
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA/AFP via Getty Images

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Tomb of Pope Francis with cross emblem in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, Rome
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA/AFP via Getty Images

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A white rose resting on the tomb of Pope Francis, on the first day of its public opening at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, April 27, 2025
A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, in Rome, Italy, on April 27, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

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Cardinals in black robes visiting the tomb of late Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome
Cardinals visit the tomb. via REUTERS

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Group of Cardinals in red robes and hats visiting the tomb of the late Pope Francis at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, April 27, 2025
Cardinals visit the tomb. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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VATICAN MEDIA/AFP via Getty Images

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Cardinals in black robes and red hats visiting the tomb of the late Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.
Cardinals visit the tomb. AP

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Faithful queue at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome, Italy to pay tribute at the tomb of the late Pope Francis
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday. Getty Images

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People waiting in line to visit the tomb of Pope Francis on its opening day at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, April 27, 2025.
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AFP via Getty Images

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Group of people photographing the tomb of late Pope Francis inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, featuring a large cross.
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AP

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Faithful individuals lining up to pay respects at Pope Francis's tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, April 27, 2025.
Thousands of faithful line to see the tomb on Sunday, inside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. AP

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