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Pope Francis Buried at St. Mary Major, a Church with 'Very Beautiful' Connection to His Faith
Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, marking the end of his funeral on Saturday, April 26 ...
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Nadia Gavarret: They were there — the women witnessing the risen Christ
On the morning of the Resurrection, Mary Magdalene and other women were the first to arrive at the tomb and the first to witness the risen Christ (see John 20:11-18 and Matthew 28:1-10 ).
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed
Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...
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What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
ROME — Pope Francis will be the first pontiff in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican Grottoes. After his funeral on Saturday, he will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major ...
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Pope Francis said Mary picked his burial place, cardinal says
ROME (CNS) -- "The Virgin Mary told me, 'Prepare the tomb.'" That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the historic Marian church where his body will ...
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Members of Catholic Daughters celebrate centennial in Arkansas
Discover how Catholic Daughters of the Americas has supported charitable efforts and promoted unity and charity in Arkansas ...