Saint Mary's Basilica in Phoenix is joining Catholic churches around the world in mourning Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and subsequent heart failure on April 20.

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.. The pope ...

Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis visited St. Mary Major basilica — with its colonnades of cipollino marble and intricate statues — 126 times.

For example, the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major is celebrated every year on August 5. Pilgrimages: Basilicas are popular destinations for pilgrimages, ...

Mourners view the caskets of Melissa and Mark Horman on Saturday as they enter the Basilica of St. Mary before the funeral ...

The Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception from Washington, D.C., performed at Saint Mary ...

The Hortmans were eulogized on Saturday as warm, caring people who were the same whether they were at the Capitol or at their ...

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed in what authorities are calling an ...

Hundreds of Minnesotans said their final goodbyes to former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Former President Joe Biden and Vice ...