The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of the four major papal basilicas located in Rome and the largest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city. Its artistic splendor, architectural grandeur ...

The last pope buried outside the Vatican was Leo XIII in 1903. Francis’s will stipulated a simple burial "in the earth, ...

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

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi ...

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

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a location that reflects his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with ...

The late pontiff had often sought to bring a humble touch to his grand office. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, died on Monday, at the age of 88. He died at his residence in the ...

With a long history stretching back to ancient Greece, Thessalonica (known today as Thessaloniki) is Greece’s second-largest ...

If you're a history buff, you'll love exploring Türkiye’s Selçuk and İzmir, home to some of the world’s ancient ruins, all ...

Ancient Greek philosopher Apollonius lived in the 1st century CE. He frequently associated with Jesus Christ since his life ...