The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more ...

The Jubilee of Teenagers, scheduled for April 25-27, took place with some modifications despite the death of Francis.

Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

Pope Francis' possible successor, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, held special Mass in St. Peter's Square. Francis' tomb opened to ...

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, then president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, led a "Renewal of the ...

America had previously been dedicated to Mary on three occasions.

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world ...

Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of ...

Clement IX, born Giulio Rospigliosi, is the most recent pope to be buried at St. Mary Major, having been laid to rest there ...

Parishioners carry a statue of Jesus during the Living Stations of the Cross procession near the Cathedral of St. Mary on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@ ...

Cardinal compares Francis' passing to death of Jesus At Mass on the second day ... in more a century when he was laid to rest at St. Mary Major. The burial took place Saturday after his casket ...