Pope's final wishes: To be laid to rest in a "simple" tomb "without particular ornamentation"

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Pope Francis wished to be buried in a "simple" tomb at Rome's Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, bearing only the inscription "Franciscus," per his final testament that the Vatican released following his death Monday.The big picture: It's his will that the tomb should be "without particular ornamentation," in keeping with his modest lifestyle that saw him move into a modest Vatican guesthouse instead of the more-grand papal apartments.Read the testament in full, via DocumentCloud: More from Axios:Trump to attend Pope Francis' funeralWhat to know about Pope Francis' funeralHow long the 10 most recent popes reignedHere's how the Catholic Church will choose a new pope

Pope Francis wished to be buried in a "simple" tomb at Rome's Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, bearing only the inscription "Franciscus," per his final testament that the Vatican released following his death Monday.The big picture: It's his will that the tomb should be "without particular ornamentation," in keeping with his modest lifestyle that saw him move into a modest Vatican guesthouse instead of the more-grand papal apartments.Read the testament in full, via DocumentCloud: More from Axios:Trump to attend Pope Francis' funeralWhat to know about Pope Francis' funeralHow long the 10 most recent popes reignedHere's how the Catholic Church will choose a new pope.