Speculation over Pope Francis' final resting place has intensified following reports that the Vatican has begun rehearsing his funeral as concerns about his health mount. Unlike his predecessors, who were buried beneath St Peter's Basilica, the 88-year-old pontiff has already prepared a final resting place that will break with tradition.
According to Swiss newspaper Blick, the Swiss Guard have been placed under curfew in preparation for the Pope's passing. The Vatican has yet to confirm these reports, but sources close to the pontiff say that he recently told confidants he 'might not make it this time' amid his battle with pneumonia.
