Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican

Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.

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Instead, on Saturday he will be buried at one of Rome's four major basilicas and one of the oldest in the city - the church of Santa Maria Maggiore.

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