Pope Francis will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, under the Virgin Salus Populi Romani icon, symbolizing Catholicism's outreach to Asia. His pontificate emphasized evangelization in the East, with a notable increase in Asian representation at the conclave. Despite efforts, he did not visit India or China, and relations with Beijing remain complex. The Vatican's agreement with China in 2018 allowed for the approval of bishops, improving relations but with trade-offs regarding human rights issues. The future pope's approach to Asia remains uncertain. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)