The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his "humble, simple and essential" life.

Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

The Marian basilica, where the Pontiff used to pray to the Virgin before his trips and where he will be buried, has become a ...

With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...

Rome. Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline, one of the seven hills of Rome, where he wanted ...

An inspiring teacher and choir director, Kathlene dedicated eight years to teaching in Trona, California, while also leading school and church choirs ... and later to Santa Maria in 1998 where ...

The Tercio Duque de Alba 2nd of the Legion, the Group of Regulars of Ceuta nº54, the General Command of Ceuta (COMGECEU) and the Engineer Regiment nº7 of the Army usually participate in the Good ...

Pilgrims flock to pray before Carlo’s body in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, where it has been on public display in a glass tomb since 2022. His remains ...