The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather than the Vatican is shining a spotlight on the 5th-century basilica dedicated ...

On the night of his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis told the assembled faithful from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica that “tomorrow I wish to go and pray to the Madonna.” And so he did, ...

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 Getty Museum has bolstered its collection of Spanish works with a painting by 16th-century master Luis de Morales.

Senior Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin led a rosary prayer at the St Mary Major Basilica in Rome on Tuesday evening, ...

It’s a holistic approach led by the visionary NHP Foundation, in partnership with the ever-devoted Magnificat Houses, Inc. Faith leaders from the Missionary Sisters of Mary of the Eucharist and ...

Married since 2005, Indian boxing legend Mary Kom is reportedly going through a tough phase in her personal life. Mary and her husband Karung Onkholer, aka Onler, are said to be on the verge of ...

Kerri Pegg, 42 from Up Holland in Lancashire, was convicted of misconduct in public office and possession of criminal property in a trial at Preston Crown Court. Pegg was a governor-grade prison ...

Hope he plays it again Friday.” Another person added, “What a treat he doesn’t play You can have the crown in something like 9–10 years!” ...

The Daish royal stunned in a beautiful black pantsuit at the 20-Year Celebration of The Crown Prince Couple Awards. Queen Mary wore the ‘Dover’ tuxedo jumpsuit from Max Mara which featured satin-lined ...