The tomb of Pope Francis is open for visits at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, where he is buried, and a large number of believers have been waiting in line since morning to be among the first to visit it.
Pope Francis was buried yesterday, in a ceremony attended by more than 400.000 citizens, as well as numerous world statesmen, sovereigns, and clergy.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 89.
A single white rose is placed on a white stone slab inscribed with "Franciscus," the pope's name in Latin, beneath a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight.
People walked past the grave, crossed themselves, and took photos of the grave with their cell phones.
The pope's tomb was opened on the second of nine days of official mourning for Pope Francis, after which a conclave will be held to elect a new pope.
No date has been set for the conclave yet, but it must begin by May 10th.
The cardinals who traveled to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis will meet regularly this week ahead of the conclave.
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