Pope Francis says he will not be buried in Vatican, has prepared a grave in Basilica of St. Mary Major
Fox News
Pope Francis said he has no plans to retire from the papacy, but has already prepared a grave for himself outside the traditional papal tombs of the Vatican grotto.
"The place is already prepared," Pope Francis told the outlet, saying that the basilica where he prays regularly before foreign trips is his "great devotion." Timothy Nerozzi is a writer for Fox News Digital. You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com
While the pope says he is recovering from his bout with severe bronchitis, he notes that his capabilities are declining with old age.
More Related News