PHOTOS: White Rose Petals Fall From Ceiling of Rome Basilica to Mark Fourth-Century Miracle
Memorial tradition takes place in the oldest Marian sanctuary in the West.
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St. Mary Major Shines in the Jubilee Year of Hope
COMMENTARY: The ancient basilica welcomes a new wave of pilgrims, drawn by a renewed devotion to Our Lady in this special year of grace.
Leo XIV Prays Before Marian Icon ‘Health of the Roman People’ in Basilica of St. Mary Major
After blessing the faithful, he entered the chapel that houses the Marian icon, traditionally attributed to St. Luke, and, kneeling, prayed for a few minutes before placing a bouquet of flowers at the feet of the Blessed Mother’s image.
Pope Francis Buried in Beloved Marian Basilica After Coffin Crosses Rome in Popemobile
The simple wooden casket was transported in a popemobile-style pickup truck and greeted to applause and cheers of ‘goodbye, Pope Francis,’ and ‘good journey, Francis,’ from a small crowd gathered just outside the Vatican.
Pope Francis’ Ardent Love for St. Mary Major, His Final Resting Place
COMMENTARY: Of all the great basilicas of Rome, the one dedicated to the Blessed Mother was his favorite.
PHOTOS: Holy Door Opens at Rome’s Marian Marvel As New Cardinal Highlights Hope at St. Mary Major
The papal basilica, also known as the 'Bethlehem of the West,' houses both the venerated icon of Mary and relics of Christ’s crib.
Pope Francis Changes Statutes of Papal Basilica, Emphasizing Work of Canons
The Basilica of St. Mary Major is home to the relic of the Holy Cradle and the icon of Salus Populi Romani; it has been an important place for Pope Francis, who prays there before and after all of his apostolic journeys.
Where the Popes Are Buried
Pope Francis wouldn’t be the first pope to have his mortal remains be interred in the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Six Popes Are Buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis Says He’ll Be Next
The most recent pope to be buried in this basilica was laid to rest there more than 350 years ago.
Pope Francis’ Major Reason for His Visit to Fatima
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father chose Aug. 5 for his visit to Fatima to link two of the great Marian shrines of the world.
