We will begin by saying that not all the popes are buried in the same place, although the majority of them chose the Vatican Grottoes, under the Basilica of Saint Peter, as their last resting place.
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The Tomb of Queen Christina of Sweden - Vatican Grottoes. Positioned next to the tomb of John Paul II is a simple, white marble sarcophagus with decorative corners, made in the first quarter of the 20th century. This is the tomb of Queen Christina of Sweden who died on April 19, 1689.
The Basilica di Santa Croce is a minor basilica and the principal Franciscan church of Florence, Italy. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres southeast of the Duomo, on what was once marshland beyond the city walls.
While his predecessors had been embalmed after death, the Vatican claimed that Pope John Paul II was not embalmed and lay in state without normal treatment for preservation, which is evident by the grey colour taken on by the body. Also, it was customary for popes to have their organs removed after death.