The Basilica of Saint Mary Major, or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is one of the four major papal basilicas as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Marian church in Rome, Italy. Santa Maria Maggiore is the first Marian sanctuary in the Western world and the mother of all sanctuaries.
Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica
People lined up from the early hours..
In a powerful and historic break from tradition, Pope Francis's coffin has arrived at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome,..
Cardinals gathered at Vatican choose Saturday for Pope Francis' funeral
Pope Francis' final will states that he will be..
Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent irreversable heart failure, says Vatican
Pope Francis decreed he would be..
