Pope Francis’ tomb is made of Ligurian (Italian) marble with the sole inscription “FRANCISCUS” and a reproduction of his ...

While the pope was buried in Italy, people from all over the world are feeling a great sense of loss with his passing.

In 2023, Pope Francis announced that he would be buried at St. Mary Major; his tomb has been prepared near the Salus Populi Romani icon. While most popes are buried at St. Peter’s in the Vatican, Pope ...

Following the Mass, Francis' coffin was transferred via a much-watched procession to the basilica of St. Mary Major for a private burial, making him the first pope in more than a century not to be ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

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 world ...

“Madonna of the Rosary with St. Dominic and St. Catherine” at St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church in Parkersburg. The painting was a recent acquisition by the church. (Photo by Jess ...

Jeff Scoby was among the faithful gathered the evening of April 22 to pray over the soul of Pope Francis as the day’s last ...

Photos: Restoration efforts at St. Mary of the Snow cemetery in Saugerties, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. David Carr measures a headstone during restoration efforts at St. Mary of the Snow cemetery ...

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — Saturday morning’s rain didn’t stop David and Jenny Carr from continuing restoration efforts at St. Mary of the Snow cemetery in the village. Directors of Gravestone ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Members of the community came together for a memorial mass service at St. Mary Cathedral in Cape Girardeau to pray and honor the life of Pope Francis. The mass ...