The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of crypts, catacombs, and cemeteries in, under, and around the city.

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on euronews

Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was sealed on Friday night, in a private rite that officially ends three days of his body lying in state at the Vatican.