Catholic World Report
Catholic World Report

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Columns
    • Chapp’s Schtick
    • Ecclesia et Civitas
    • God’s First
    • God’s Two Books
    • The Past Present
  • Features
    • Analysis
    • Books
    • Editorial
    • Essay
    • Film & Music
    • History
    • Interview
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Special Report
  • The Dispatch
  • Topics
    • Pope Francis
    • Politics
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Canon Law
    • All Topics
  • About CWR
  • Advertise
  • Donate
News Briefs
  • [ November 8, 2025 ] Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican News Briefs
  • [ November 8, 2025 ] Amid clown protesters, Boston men’s march for life remains ‘prayerful’ News Briefs
  • [ November 8, 2025 ] Florida announces $350 million false advertising lawsuit against Planned Parenthood News Briefs
  • [ November 8, 2025 ] The Gospel of Qaraqosh: 13th-century Syriac manuscript preserved in Vatican Library News Briefs
  • [ November 8, 2025 ] Cardinal Orlando Quevedo: Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’ and his lifelong mission of unity News Briefs

Basilica of St. Mary Major

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace

August 6, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis celebrates second vespers on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Aug 6, 2024 / 11:18 am (CNA).
In his homily during second vespers on the sole… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major 

August 5, 2024 Catholic News Agency 1

A reenactment of the miracle of snow is celebrated with white flower petals falling from the ceiling at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Aug. 5, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Vatican City, Aug 5, 2024 / 15:28 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome

July 12, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Rose petals fall in St. Mary Major Basilica Aug. 5, 2017 to commemorate the "miracle of the snow." / Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Vatican City, Jul 12, 2024 / 11:25 am (CNA).
Pope Francis will join Rome’s celebrations this year of the fourth-ce… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons 

March 21, 2024 Catholic News Agency 0

Pope Francis venerates the Salus Populi Romani icon in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Dec. 8, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Mar 21, 2024 / 17:30 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis on Wednesday issued new regulations for the administration of the … […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Six popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis says he’ll be next

December 14, 2023 Catholic News Agency 10

The statue of Our Lady, Queen of Peace in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. / Credit: Jonah McKeown/CNA

CNA Staff, Dec 14, 2023 / 17:15 pm (CNA).
Pope Francis said this week that a “place is already prepared” for him to be buried at the Basilica … […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview

December 13, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis speaks at his general audience Dec. 13, 2023, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Dec 13, 2023 / 10:10 am (CNA).
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major … […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after 3 days in the hospital

April 1, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis greets staff at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, July 11, 2021. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Apr 1, 2023 / 04:16 am (CNA).
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hos… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis on World Day for Consecrated Life: Religious have ‘special role’ in the Church

February 2, 2023 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023. / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Feb 2, 2023 / 12:23 pm (CNA).
On the 27th World Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis recalled the special role religious brothers and… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Pope Francis prays rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world

May 31, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis prays the rosary for peace in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, May 31, 2022. / Vatican Media.

Rome Newsroom, May 31, 2022 / 11:10 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Tuesday prayed the rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world.The p… […]

No Picture
News Briefs

Ukraine war: Catholics invited to join Pope Francis in praying rosary for peace

May 26, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis prays before Our Lady of Fatima May 13, 2015. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Vatican City, May 26, 2022 / 06:42 am (CNA).
The Vatican is inviting Catholics to join Pope Francis in praying the rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world … […]

Posts navigation

1 2 »

The Dispatch: More from CWR

  • What will you do this month for the souls in Purgatory?

    Susan Ciancio November 8, 2025 0
  • Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January

    Catholic News Agency November 8, 2025 4
  • Jesus Christ is the new and everlasting Temple

    Carl E. Olson November 8, 2025 5
  • Supreme Court makes ruling on passports and biological sex

    John M. Grondelski, Ph.D. November 7, 2025 17

Follow CWR on Facebook

  • What will you do this month for the souls in Purgatory?
  • Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican
  • Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January
  • Jesus Christ is the new and everlasting Temple
  • Amid clown protesters, Boston men’s march for life remains ‘prayerful’
  • Florida announces $350 million false advertising lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
  • The Gospel of Qaraqosh: 13th-century Syriac manuscript preserved in Vatican Library
abortion Americas Asia - Pacific Catholic Church Catholic News COVID-19 Eucharist Europe Jesus Christ Middle East - Africa Pope Francis pro-life prolife prolife2023 prolife2024 religious freedom Ukraine Ukraine War US Vatican Vatican news
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD: Truly beautiful. The facial expressions capture the Syriac culture. Syriac Assyrian people spoke [and wrote] an Aramaic dialect. Christ, shown…
  • Knowall: She didn't want to say for political reasons, current liberal issues etc...
  • Knowall: The problem is a vocal minority too often drags us into areas that the whole population doesn't need to moved…

Join Our Free Newsletter

Daily
Weekly


 
Search CWR
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email (Weekly Newsletter)
  • RSS
Recent Comments
  • Fr Peter Morello PhD on The Gospel of Qaraqosh: 13th-century Syriac manuscript preserved in Vatican Library
  • Knowall on Supreme Court makes ruling on passports and biological sex
  • Knowall on Supreme Court makes ruling on passports and biological sex
  • MrsHess on Supreme Court makes ruling on passports and biological sex
  • Knowall on Supreme Court makes ruling on passports and biological sex
Also on CWR
General

Ignatius Press to release Pope Francis’ first encyclical

Carl E. Olson July 5, 2013 0

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5, 2013 | Faith is the source of light, of guidance for the Christian life. “We walk by faith, not by sight,” wrote St Paul. In his highly anticipated first encyclical, The […]

  • Home
  • About / Contact
  • Free Newsletter
  • Advertising
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy

© Catholic World Report

Our Spring Sale Has Started

You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/

A FAITHFULLY CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust!

* indicates required


Daily
Weekly