The Santa Maria dell’Isola Church is located on ... Alghero Cathedral and Spiaggia del Lido di San Giovanni. This beautiful ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for sunbathing, medieval charm, and fairy-tale gardens.

Perched on top of one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built, Santa Maria Maggiore is one of four papal basilicas. Its bell tower is the tallest in the Italian capital, rising to a ...

He also asked that his “last earthly journey” end at the “very ancient Marian shrine,” of Santa Maria Maggiore ... Basilica in Vatican City in Rome, Italy. It also locates St. John ...

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on April 26, 2025, as many world leaders will attend to honour the Catholic leader.

Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, was laid to rest during a 30-minute ceremony which started at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT) at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in the Italian capital. Footage shared by ...