Pope Francis, who recently passed away at the age of 88 after battling pneumonia, orchestrated his funeral to reflect his humility. Unlike past popes, he opted for a burial site in St. Mary Major Basilica instead of the typical St. Peter's Basilica. Additionally, he selected a simple wooden casket, rejecting the elaborate interlocking caskets used by predecessors. The date for his funeral remains unspecified, but these decisions highlight his unique approach to papal traditions, emphasizing simplicity over opulence in honoring his life and legacy.
The beloved pontiff, who died on Monday at 88 following a lengthy battle of double pneumonia, made changes to his funeral rites last year that underscore his humility while ditching the traditional pomp and circumstance.
Instead of the typical burial in St. Peter's Basilica, Francis opted to be laid to rest in Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica, highlighting his preference for simplicity over tradition.
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