Thousands gathered in Rome on Sunday to pay their respects at Pope Francis' tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore. In a historic break from tradition, he chose to be buried outside the Vatican. His simple resting place reflected his humility and deep devotion to Mary.
Thousands gathered in Rome on Sunday to pay their respects to Pope Francis at his tomb in the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. In a departure from tradition, the Pope chose to be buried outside the Vatican, marking the first time in over a century that a pope was laid to rest elsewhere.
His coffin was brought to the basilica after his funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square, where around 150,000 people gathered to bid farewell. The simple marble tomb, inscribed with his name "Franciscus" in Latin and a cross above, reflected his humility.
Visitors began queuing early, and the church quickly filled with mourners. Santa Maria Maggiore was particularly meaningful to the Pope, who often prayed there due to his devotion to Mary, Mother of God. A Byzantine icon of Mary is housed near the tomb, where visitors left flowers and rosaries.
Locals and pilgrims expressed their admiration for the Pope’s simplicity and connection with people, describing him as approachable and impactful.
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Thousands gathered in Rome on Sunday to pay their respects at Pope Francis' tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore. In a historic break from tradition, he chose to be buried outside the Vatican. His simple resting place reflected his humility and deep devotion to Mary.
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met ahead of Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican, according to sources.
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day on Saturday, as relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors deteriorated following a deadly attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir region.
Greenland’s prime minister has ruled out any U.S. takeover of the Arctic territory, stressing that Greenland is not a piece of property to be bought.
Thousands of Pakistanis gathered in Lahore to express solidarity with Palestinians, launching a new alliance to coordinate protests and boycotts.
President Ilham Aliyev extended condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Bandar Abbas, expressing deep sorrow and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured on behalf of himself and the Azerbaijani people.
Donald Trump's cabinet members sent mixed signals on whether tariff talks with China are underway, despite Trump's claims, fueling confusion as market instability and recession fears grow amid ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
A deadly explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port has left at least 40 dead, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, halting operations at one of the country’s most vital trade hubs.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the upcoming week will be "very critical" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing that both sides are still not "close enough" to a deal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow will persist in targeting Ukrainian military sites, despite international condemnation following recent attacks on civilian areas.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Greenland’s prime minister has ruled out any U.S. takeover of the Arctic territory, stressing that Greenland is not a piece of property to be bought.
Thousands of Pakistanis gathered in Lahore to express solidarity with Palestinians, launching a new alliance to coordinate protests and boycotts.
Greenland’s prime minister has ruled out any U.S. takeover of the Arctic territory, stressing that Greenland is not a piece of property to be bought.
Thousands of Pakistanis gathered in Lahore to express solidarity with Palestinians, launching a new alliance to coordinate protests and boycotts.
President Ilham Aliyev extended condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion in Bandar Abbas, expressing deep sorrow and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured on behalf of himself and the Azerbaijani people.
Donald Trump's cabinet members sent mixed signals on whether tariff talks with China are underway, despite Trump's claims, fueling confusion as market instability and recession fears grow amid ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
A deadly explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port has left at least 40 dead, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, halting operations at one of the country’s most vital trade hubs.
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