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The tomb of Pope Francis at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, Italy, is opened for public viewing

Death and funeral of Pope Francis — The tomb of Pope Francis at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, Italy, is opened for public viewing and photos are released by Vatican City. More than 13,000 people enter th

Published April 27, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Death and funeral of Pope Francis.

The tomb of Pope Francis at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in Rome, Italy, is opened for public viewing and photos are released by Vatican City. More than 13,000 people enter the basilica to view the tomb and pay their respects, while several thousand others remain outside. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/vatican-release-pictures-pope-francis-tomb/story?id=121209448 (ABC News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-04-27).