Pope Francis Makes Prayerful Visit to Marian Basilica Before Holy Week
Pope Francis kneels in prayer before the revered Marian icon ‘Salus Populi Romani’ at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, April 12, 2025. The 88-year-old Pope paused to pray before the venerated icon of the Virgin Mary known as Salus Populi Romani, according to a Vatican statement released Saturday. Read More