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A Sea of Blue: Pope Francis Laid to Rest at St. Mary Major

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In a moment both solemn and deeply personal, Pope Francis was laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the place he held closest to his heart. It was no surprise to those who knew him well — his lifelong devotion to the Virgin Mary made the choice feel not just fitting, but … Read more

The Shadow Beneath the Mitre: Pope Francis’s Death and the Secrets the Vatican Couldn’t Bury

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They say the dead can’t speak—but the silence echoing through the Basilica of St. Mary Major suggests otherwise. Pope Francis, the pontiff who preached humility and stirred thunder in the corridors of power, now rests in a tomb so unassuming, you might walk past it without knowing who lies beneath. No golden statues. No regal … Read more