Pope Francis Considers Resigning, Decides To Be Buried Outside the Vatican, in the Basilica of St. Mary Major
After a bad bout of pneumonia, Pope Francis reportedly has improved significantly, but it has now arisen that he is making detailed plans for his funeral.
Francis says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary Major, and not in the grottoes of the Vatican like other popes.
Sources say he wants to be near his favorite icon of the Madonna.
The Pontiff, who turns 87 on Sunday, declared that he never thought about resigning this year, despite a series of health scares.
A trip to Belgium has been confirmed for next year, but visits to Polynesia and his native Argentina are under careful consideration.
Associated Press reported:
“’It is true that all journeys are now rethought’,
