Is the body of Pope Benedict in St Peter's basilica?
Is the body of Pope Benedict in St Peter's basilica? The pontiff was buried on Jan. 5 immediately following a funeral in St. Peter's Square. Benedict's tomb lies in the grottoes under the basilica's main floor.
Which Pope is not buried in the Vatican?
Only one pope in the last century has not been laid to rest at St. Peter's Basilica. Pius XI was buried in the Chapel of Saint Sebastian after his death in 1939. In all, there have been more than 260 Popes since St Peter, who is buried close to the Grottoes in the Vatican Necropolis.
How many popes are buried under the Vatican?
91 Popes are Buried Under the Church There are also tombs of many royalties and noblemen sharing the same burial ground.