
People line the streets as Popemobile carries coffin through Rome
The Pope has chosen to be buried in a simple coffin at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore.
BBC News
The popemobile is a specially designed motor vehicle used by the pope for public appearances. It is the successor to the sedia gestatoria and is designed to make the pope more visible when greeting large crowds.
The Pope has chosen to be buried in a simple coffin at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore.