Venice’s tantalising gardens are mostly behind high walls, in private hands. The Hortus Redemptoris – a glorious hectare of ...

Tag: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Saturday, April 26th 2025 - 14:52 UTC Pope Francis laid to rest in almost private ceremony Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, and who ...

Pope Francis chose the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica as his final resting place, making him the first pope in more than a century not to be entombed in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

A Global Gathering at Santa Maria Maggiore Thousands gather at Santa Maria Maggiore to pay homage to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of faith and unity.

On Sunday, the Vatican released images showing the tomb of Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, also known as Santa Maria Maggiore, in Rome. After the cardinals paid their respects ...

Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as it opens to the public in Rome basilica Francis, who shunned much of the pomp and privilege of the papacy, asked to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore ...

More than 20,000 faithful have come to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pay homage to Pope Francis, who was buried inside yesterday. Doors open from 7: there are families, groups of ...

[ROME] The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in the centre of Rome that already holds the tombs of seven popes. Read ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome following a funeral attended by global leaders, marking the end of an era of his leadership and legacy of compassion and ...

Pope Francis laid to rest in Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, with a simple tomb reflecting his humble papacy.

A hearse transferring the coffin of Pope Francis to the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) passes by the Colosseum, on the day of his funeral, in Rome, Italy, on April 26 ...

Breaking from tradition, Pope Francis will be buried in a simple tomb at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, reflecting his personal values of modesty and service.