Pope Francis' death at age 88 has prompted an outpouring of grief worldwide, with many pilgrims and tourists converging on the Vatican to pay their respects. Rosa del Carmen Esquivel Telles, a Mexican pilgrim, was especially impacted as she had hoped to meet him to thank him for her recovery from leukemia. His funeral is set for Saturday, and in a notable departure from tradition, he requested to be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major instead of the customary St. Peter's Basilica, signifying his desire to connect more deeply with ordinary people.
"The pope, who died Monday of a stroke and 'cardiocirculatory collapse,' was beloved for being a caring father and revolutionary pope, striving to make impactful changes within the Church."
"In his last testament, Francis expressed his wish to be buried not in St. Peter's Basilica, but in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, breaking a 350-year tradition."
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