ROME — The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the center of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes.

This photo taken and handout on April 26, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows the rite of the burial of the coffin of Pope Francis at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica. (Photo by Handout / VATICAN MEDIA ...

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The annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival opened its gates Friday at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Guests enjoyed fair food, rides, games, activities and exhibits. The festival runs through ...

It's the sweetest time of the year in the Santa Maria Valley. That's because the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival kicks off Friday, April 25, with a three-day weekend community event at the ...

Pope Francis wished to be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore with a simple tomb bearing only the inscription “Franciscus,” awaiting the day of resurrection. Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday ...

Williams comes from the Oxnard Police Department, where he most recently served as Assistant Chief and led the Field Services Bureau. Williams’ first day will be Monday, April 28. He succeeds ...