Pope Francis set to pray by the tombs of deceased Roman Pontiffs
(Vatican Radio) At 6 pm on the day the Church celebrates the Feast of All Souls, Pope
Francis will go on a private visit to the Vatican Grottoes in Saint Peter's Basilica
to pray by the tombs of the Roman Pontiffs who have preceded him as Successor of
Peter. Already on Easter Monday this past year, Pope Francis had prayed by the
tombs of twentieth century popes Benedict XV, Pius XI, Pius XII, Paul VI and John
Paul I. A visit which was followed by a a moment of silent prayer in the Necropolis
beneath the Basilica.Precisely in the Clementine Chapel, the place closest to the
to tomb of Saint Peter.