Pope’s tomb made of marble from the land of his Italian grandparents

[Starmix]

According to the report, Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus” and a reproduction of the late Pope’s pectoral cross. The tomb is located near the Altar of St Francis, in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Salus Populi Romani Chapel) and the Sforza Chapel. Speaking on television, the co-Archpriest of the Basilica, Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas, announced Pope Francis’ desire to be buried in a tomb made from the “stone of Liguria, the land of his grandparents.”

The report said that it is located in the small town of Cogorno, where a plaque of slate - a fine-grained grey, green or bluish metamorphic rock - commemorates Bergoglio’s great-grandfather, Vincenzo Sivori. He travelled from Italy to Argentina in the 1800s. There, he raised his family, including his granddaughter Regina Maria Sivori: Pope Francis' mother. Pope Francis often kept his connection to Liguria private, so the Mayor of the town, Enrica Sommariva, described her surprise when she heard that the Pope had requested stone from his grandparents' region for his tomb.

Source: BBC

 

[arunima25]

That's so heart touching and emotional. Another incidence that shows the humbleness of Pope. Despite enjoying such powerful religious position, he lived a very humble life and stayed connected to his roots.

 

[magnus2022]

We, Catholics use to give attention to things that is too trivial. Whether he was buried in tomb made with marble from Italy or Afghanistan, it does make any sense at all.

 

[eLdavis]

The most important thing is that everything is done as he had wished it to be done, may his soul rest in peace.

 

[Starmix]

Pope is a bumble man but rich in spirit. His deeds are the most important things God to judge him. He doesn't love material things. His death is a semblance of peace and love.