Testament of the Holy Father Francis
An act of faith, humility, and Marian devotion
Pope Francis, with the serenity of one who fully trusts in Eternal Life, has left a simple yet deeply moving spiritual testament. In it, he expresses his final wish: that his mortal remains rest in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a place dear to his heart and visited at the beginning and end of each apostolic journey.
Before the image of Salus Populi Romani, the Pope entrusted his ministry to the Virgin Mary for many years, dedicating his life to her with filial devotion. He wishes to rest in the earth, without honors or embellishments, under a simple tomb bearing a single word: Franciscus.
A farewell marked by faith, gratitude, and the hope of resurrection.
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