A Sea of Blue: Pope Francis Laid to Rest at St. Mary Major: In a moment both solemn and deeply personal, Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the place he held closest to his heart. It was no surprise to those who knew him well — his lifelong devotion to the Virgin Mary made the choice feel not just fitting, but inevitable. An estimated 250,000 mourners gathered to pay their final respects, filling the grand basilica and spilling out into the surrounding streets. Leaders from around the globe stood side by side with ordinary faithful, united in grief, prayer, and a shared sense of history.
A Sea of Blue: Pope Francis Laid to Rest at St. Mary Major: In a moment both solemn and deeply personal, Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the place he held closest to his heart. It was no surprise to those who knew him well — his lifelong devotion to the Virgin Mary made the choice feel not just fitting, but inevitable. An estimated 250,000 mourners gathered to pay their final respects, filling the grand basilica and spilling out into the surrounding streets. Leaders from around the globe stood side by side with ordinary faithful, united in grief, prayer, and a shared sense of history.
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