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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Santa Maria Maggiore: one of five great Basilicas in Rome

Details about the

August 5 (annually) commemoration

of its dedication - reconstruction - expansion

at the ancient area called Esquiline Hill

part of the hills of ancient Rome.

"Saint Mary Major"

[in Italian : Santa Maria Maggiore ] . . .

see details about the laypeople and the

4th Century Pope (Liberius) who originated

the building plans. . .uncertainty / legends /

discussion of Council of Ephesus, 431 C.E.

ncronline.org/Vatican/history-st-mary-major-

basilica-where-pope-francis-will-be-entombed

Dateline April 23, 2025 - Rome, ITALY

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