Tomb of Pope Paul VI, d.1978

Tomb of Pope Paul VI, d.1978

Tomb of Pope Paul VI (d.1978) in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica. The humble tomb obeys the wishes of the pope expressed in his will: "I would like it to be in the real earth, with a humble sign to indicate the place and to invite Christian piety. No monument for me." St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

July 17, 2006
by David Joyal
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