Thousands of people lined up to pray at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome on Thursday, the location where Pope Francis will be laid to rest in accordance with his will. (AP Video: Brian ...

The Basilica of Saint Mary is honoring the legacy of Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on Monday. The church on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is hosting special services and will be open ...

Built in 1877, Saint Joseph’s Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece that could last forever The church earned basilica status after a five-year restoration project sharpened its beauty and ...

This was the 110th Christmas at the Basilica, which first opened in 1914. Clergy WCCO spoke with said this year's Christmas homily echoed that of Pope Francis: build bridges to overcome division.

The pontiff’s coffin was brought to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the pope’s favourite church in central Rome, in an old popemobile, following the funeral service in St Peter’s Square.

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 ...

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

Church bells rang at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, celebrating the election of a new pope ...

Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, previously announced his intentions to be buried at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, a break in tradition from popes of the past.

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of parishioners from across the metro and greater Minnesota attended Christmas Day mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary. This was the 110th Christmas at the Basilica, which ...