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Pope Leo XIV Takes Possession of St. John Lateran as Rome Bishop, Prays before Mary Icon “Health of Roman People”
Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran as bishop of Rome.
Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Beloved Marian Basilica after Coffin Crosses Rome in Popemobile
The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four papal basilicas in Rome. He joins seven other popes buried there.
First Pilgrims Begin to Line up 12 hours Ahead of Pope Francis’ Funeral
The first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late pontiff as his body passes by on the way to the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Holy Door Opens at Rome’s Marian Marvel As New Cardinal Highlights Hope at St. Mary Major: PHOTOS
The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan. 1.
The Little-known Story of a Saint’s Christmas Vision of the Infant Jesus in Rome
The experience of the newborn Jesus occurred within the storied walls of the Marian basilica’s Chapel of the Nativity, where St. Cajetan of Thiene prayed.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace on Eve of First Anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 Attack
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, the pope implored Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to “dispel the dark clouds of evil.”
Pope Francis Celebrates "Miracle of the Snow" at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.
Pope Francis to Attend "Miracle of the Snow" Commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall in Rome on Aug. 5 in 358 A.D.
Pope Francis Changes Statutes of Papal Basilica, Emphasizing Work of Canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest Marian shrine.
Pope Francis Says That He Wants to Be Buried in Marian Basilica in New Interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican After 3 Days in the Hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
First Known Nativity Scene Figurines are on Display in Rome
The first known Nativity scene figurines are currently on display in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas.
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Pope Francis Appoints Commissioner to Oversee Rome 1basilica’s Financial Assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome.
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