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Francis, ‘the people’s pope,’ entombed in his favorite Roman basilica
In the final stage of his earthly journey, Pope Francis Saturday was entombed in the papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major as a ...
Tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Rome ahead of Pope's funeral on Saturday
Prince William - who as heir to the throne is also the future head of the Church of England - will represent his father at ...
The Boston Pilot6d
The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...
Houston Public Media5d
What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his ...
What Are the Must-See Attractions on a Turkey Trip?
Image Source Has it ever crossed your mind to explore a land where ancient history blends with outstanding landscapes and folklore? Turkey is a country known for its historic architecture, […] ...
National Catholic Register6d
Pope Francis’ Ardent Love for St. Mary Major, His Final Resting Place
The icon, by pious tradition painted by St. Luke, first came to Rome from the East in the fifth century, when Mary was declared the Theotokos — Mother of God — at the Council of Ephesus in 431.
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Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
Santa Maria Maggiore was founded in 432, a year after the Council of Ephesus declared Mary to be the Mother of God. It is the only basilica in Rome that preserves the primitive early Christian ...
The Independent3d
Why a century-old tradition has been broken as Pope Francis is buried outside the Vatican
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...