St Mary Major, around 2.5 miles from the Vatican, was dear to Francis because of his devotion to Mary, Mother of God. He prayed there before setting off on and returning from each overseas trip.

People visit the Pauline Chapel, where the icon of Madonna and Child Jesus is displayed, inside the Vatican’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, in Rome Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

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 to be buried outside the Vatican was Leo XIII, who died in 1903. St. Mary Major, around 4 km (2.5 miles) from the Vatican, was dear to Francis because of his devotion to Mary, Mother of ...

St Mary Major, around 4km from the Vatican, was dear to Pope Francis because of his devotion to Mary, Mother of God. He prayed there before setting off on and returning from each overseas trip.

First pope to be buried outside Vatican in over a century His resting place chosen due to his devotion to Mary Francis simplified traditional papal funeral rites ROME — Pope Francis, who visited more ...

Francis will be the first Pope buried outside the Vatican in 120 years. Here’s why - His burial site reflects his humble approach to the grand office ...

St. Mary Major, around 4 km (2.5 miles) from the Vatican, was dear to Francis because of his devotion to Mary, Mother of God. He prayed there before setting off on and returning from each overseas ...

First pope to be buried outside Vatican in over a century His resting place chosen due to his devotion to Mary Francis simplified traditional papal funeral rites ROME, April 22 (Reuters) - Pope ...