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The Basilica of Saint Mary opens for daily prayer following the death of Pope Francis
The Basilica of Saint Mary is honoring the legacy of Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday. The church on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is hosting special services and will be open ...
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Where is the Basilica of Saint Mary the Major? The reason why Francis chose it rather than St. Peter’s
The basilica houses the icon of the Salus Populi Romani and the Holy Cradle of Jesus. Built on the site of a pagan temple of Cybele, Saint Mary Major preserves the basilica’s floor plan and the ...
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Where will Pope Francis be buried? How his funeral will break from tradition
Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, previously announced his intentions to be buried at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a break in tradition from popes of the past.
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First images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome
On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome. After the cardinals paid their respects ...
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Pope Francis Buried at St. Mary Major, a Church with 'Very Beautiful' Connection to His Faith
Following the Mass, Francis' coffin was transferred via a much-watched procession to the basilica of St. Mary Major for a private burial, making him the first pope in more than a century not to be ...
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Hollywood Comes to Church: How a Mississippi Basilica Became the Set for ‘The Ritual’
The whole cast and crew of the new exorcism movie were attentive to getting the Catholic elements of the film correct.
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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 honor of the Virgin Mary. It was called the Liberian Basilica after Liberius.
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What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
After his funeral on Saturday, he will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which stands sentinel across the city in the Esquilino district. The decision by Pope Francis to do this ...
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Malabon church forges ‘spiritual bond’ with Rome’s St. Mary Major
MANILA, Philippines — A church in Malabon has established a spiritual bond with one of the four major basilicas in Rome. The ...
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What it’s like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
After his funeral on Saturday, he will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which stands sentinel across the city in the Esquilino district. The decision by Pope Francis to do this ...