Shortly after Pope Francis's death, the Vatican released his last testament detailing his burial wishes. He requested a simple tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, emphasizing modesty and avoiding elaborate ornamentation. Despite his advocacy for simplicity and focus on core Christian values, he effectively crafted a personal image during his papacy. A lifelong reader, he also pointed out the limitations of audiovisual media compared to literature, underscoring his belief in deeper engagement through reading.
His tomb...should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus – his papal moniker, rendered in Latin.
The Pope insisted that the Church he stewarded should focus on the heart of the Christian message: an affection for the poor, a preference for the geographical and existential 'margins'.
Francis was a lifelong reader...he lamented how audio-visual media could be reductive...a book demands greater personal engagement.
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