Started the popular pilgrimage to the grave of Pope Francis

Early this morning the popular pilgrimage began to his grave Pope Francisin the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. According to his will, Pope Francis was buried without any particular decoration but with the inscription of his papal name in Latin: Franciscus.

Although the Vatican had decided that the temple of Santa Maria Maggiore would open tomorrow, the entrance of the faithful was eventually allowed early this morning.

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Hundreds of young people, families, Italians and foreign pilgrims are waiting, with a flower in their hand, to be able to enter the church dedicated to the Virgo and honor Francis’ memory and work in their own way.

In the next nine days at St. Peter’s Basilica, prayers will be held in favor of resting the soul of the deceased Pontiff, and tomorrow, according to the RES correspondent, the date of the start of Conclavium is expected to be set.

See images of the Popular Protection on the grave of Pope Francis

Pope Francis buried without any particular decoration but with the inscription of his papal name in Latin: Franciscus

Crowds of people are waiting outside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

People of all ages in the popular spotlight in the grave of Pope Francis

Pope Francis: People Waiting to Visit His Tomb

Popular Protection on Pope Francis’ Tomb/ Pictures of Reuters