The tomb must be on the ground. Simple, without special decoration and with the only inscription, « Franciscus »

I demand that my mortal remains rest in anticipation of the resurrection day at the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. « 

« Miersrando atque Eligo. In the name of the Holy Trinity. Amen. Feeling that the end of my earthly life is approaching and with a living hope in eternal life, I would like to express my will only about the place of my burial. I have always entrusted my life and my priest and bishopric service to our Lord.

I wish my last land journey ended precisely in this ancient sanctuary where I went to pray at the beginning and at the end of every apostolic journey to trust my goals to the immaculate mother and thank her for her obedient and mother care.

I request that my tomb be prepared in the niche of the lateral niche between the Pauline hat and the sforza chapel of the aforementioned papal basilica as shown in the attached. The tomb must be on the ground. Simple, without special decoration and with the only inscription: « Franciscus », – requires Pope.