Historically however, the area — the Esquiline Hill — was one of the seven ancient hills on which Rome was founded. The foundational story is a miraculous tale. After the Virgin Mary appeared to the ...

The Pope will be buried in one of the four papal basilicas in Rome and one of the five patriarchal basilicas, out of his express wish and devotion to the Vi ...

Francis is not the only pope to rest there. Seven others are buried on the grounds, most notably St. Pius V, who established ...

Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility.

Located at the summit of the Esquiline Hill, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major is one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas. It is the largest Marian church in the city and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a location that reflected his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, ...

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The Basilica of Saint Mary Major is located on the summit of the Esquiline Hill in Rome, Italy. Related: Be a Beacon of Hope and Joy by Internalizing These 50 Prayers for Peace Pope Francis ...

Pope Francis’ funeral procession will travel approximately six kilometers from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major.

AGNES CRAWFORD: We're really on the summit of the Esquiline Hill, which is one of the seven of the ancient hills on which Rome was founded. SHERLOCK: The church has special resonance for Pope ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest in a location that reflects his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, the pontiff, whose death at the age of 88 was announced on Easter Monday ...