Pope Francis had a special devotion to the Marian icon, Salus Populi Romani (Salvation or Health of the Roman People), which is located in the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Major. Even before becoming ...

When the prohibition regarding the Divine Mercy message was lifted by Pope St. Paul VI, Sister Faustina Kowalska of the ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

The Philippines will make history this year on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, by becoming the first nation in the world to ...

In Evangelii Gaudium (“Joy of the Gospel’”), Pope Francis said: “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty ...

Nadia Gavarret, Spanish translation manager for Church News, reflects on the faith, loyalty and hope of the women who stood ...

Pope Francis’ instructive choice of name reflects his commitment to addressing inequality, paying homage to Saint Francis of ...

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 ...

Pope Francis asked to be buried in St. Mary Major, close to the most important icon of Mary, the Salus Populi Romani.

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

ROME — "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 ...

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