The last pope buried outside the Vatican was Leo XIII in 1903. Francis’s will stipulated a simple burial "in the earth, without particular decoration", marked only with his papal name in Latin: ...

The late pontiff had often sought to bring a humble touch to his grand office. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a location that reflects his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with ...

In Ancient Rome, the Esquiline was used for the burial of slaves, the poor and those condemned to death. Nowadays, it is home to the Stazione Termini, Rome's main railway station, and is a multi ...