How many popes are buried under St Peter's Basilica?
How many popes are buried under St Peter's Basilica? 4. 91 Popes Are Buried Under the Basilica. There are 91 popes buried in St. Peter's Basilica, including the beloved John Paul II who was buried here in 2005.
Where are all of the popes buried?
Vatican Grottoes is a massive spread of papal tombs situated right below St. Peter's Basilica. Aside from the many artifacts, this area is the final resting place of over 90 popes, royalty, and other dignitaries.
Can you see the dead popes?
The dead bodies of 3 popes and one Russian saint are preserved and kept on display in the basilica. More surprisingly, though, there are 201 popes buried beneath the church!
Where is the last Pope buried?
The Vatican just announced that the pope emeritus has been buried in his tomb in the Vatican Grottoes. Our photographers captured the grandeur and solemnity of Benedict's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday.