Santa Maria Maggiore

26/04/2025, 1:00

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Pope Francis Chooses Santa Maria Maggiore for Burial, Breaking Tradition

Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, marking a departure from traditional papal burials in St. Peter’s Basilica.
13/04/2025, 18:00

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Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to Basilica Ahead of Holy Week

Pope Francis, still recovering from pneumonia, visited Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome to pray before the Virgin Mary icon on the eve of Holy Week.