The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on April 26. While the ceremony will take place in St. Peter’s Basilica, unlike his predecessors, Francis wished to be buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. He had a deep personal connection to Santa Maria Maggiore, having visited it the day after his election and routinely stopping there before and after his international trips to pray before the icon of the Virgin Mary, Salus Populi Romani (Protector of the People of Rome). Pope Francis will be the first pope in over a century who will be laid to rest outside the Vatican.00:00 Introduction00:27 Cardinal Ferrell announces Pope’s passing1:26 A toned down funeral2:57 Not traditional burial4:08 The final resting place n18oc_world n18oc_crux