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The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed

The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed

Saturday, April 26, 2025
(OSV News) — 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… The post The history of St. Mary Major, the basilica where Pope Francis will be entombed first appeared on OSV News.