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, ...

Of the many devotions Pope Francis promoted during his pontificate, perhaps none is better known than his devotion to Our ...

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 ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

The 88-year-old pope died on Monday, a day after greeting crowds of worshippers at the Vatican on Easter Sunday. As it ...

Princess Isabella turns 18 on 21 April and in honour of her upcoming milestone the Danish royal family shared a slew of never-before-seen photos of the Princess. As well as adorable baby photos ...