Pope Francis’ testomony, dated 29 June 2022, has been printed, giving indications for his burial within the Basilica of Saint Mary Main.
Miserando atque Eligendo
Within the title of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen.
As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with agency hope in everlasting life, I want to set out my closing needs solely relating to the place of my burial.
All through my life, and through my ministry as a priest and bishop, I’ve all the time entrusted myself to the Mom of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Because of this, I ask that my mortal stays relaxation – awaiting the day of the Resurrection – within the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Main.
I want my closing earthly journey to finish exactly on this historical Marian sanctuary, the place I might all the time cease to wish originally and finish of each Apostolic Journey, confidently entrusting my intentions to the Immaculate Mom, and giving thanks for her light and maternal care.
I ask that my tomb be ready within the burial area of interest within the aspect aisle between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the Basilica, as proven within the connected plan.
The tomb must be within the floor; easy, with out specific ornamentation, bearing solely the inscription: Franciscus.
The price of making ready the burial will probably be lined by a sum supplied by a benefactor, which I’ve organized to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Main. I’ve given the required directions relating to this to Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Basilica.
Might the Lord grant a becoming reward to all those that have liked me and who proceed to wish for me. The struggling that has marked the ultimate a part of my life, I provide to the Lord, for peace on the planet and for fraternity amongst peoples.
Santa Marta, 29 June 2022
FRANCIS
