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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 … […]

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Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up

January 20, 2022 Catholic News Agency 0

The Salus Populi Romani was checked by Vatican art restorers Jan. 20, 2022. / Holy See Press Office

Rome, Italy, Jan 20, 2022 / 19:00 pm (CNA).
Art restorers from the Vatican Museums checked the conservation of an important Byzantine Marian ico… […]

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First known nativity scene figurines are on display in Rome

December 16, 2021 Catholic News Agency 0

Nativity scene commissioned by Pope Nicholas IV in 1292. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. / null

Rome Newsroom, Dec 16, 2021 / 07:30 am (CNA).
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