From the untraditional casket to the personal items placed alongside his body, the late pontiff’s final resting display breaks centuries of Vatican tradition — by his own request.
As the world bids farewell to Pope Francis, his coming burial will reflect the very values he championed throughout his life. Known for his simplicity, humility, and unwavering care for the marginalized, Pope Francis’s final resting place is a powerful testament to the legacy he leaves behind.
And the personal items he chose to accompany him will serve as a final reminder of a life dedicated to service, love, and change.
The beloved 88-year-old pontiff passed away Monday following a devastating stroke that caused irreversible heart failure. After weeks of battling pneumonia, the Argentine-born spiritual leader died peacefully at the Vatican.