the Virgin Mary

noun

: the mother of Jesus Christ

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In his final will, Francis confirmed he would be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, which is located outside the Vatican and home to his favorite icon of the Virgin Mary. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 After every foreign trip, Francis would visit the basilica to pray before a Byzantine-style painting of the Virgin Mary. Lauren Frayer, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025 The Vatican also announced that, in keeping with the Pope’s will, Francis will be buried in a simple underground tomb in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major near an icon of the Virgin Mary that was a favorite of the Pope. Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025 This name is derived from Maria de las Mercedes, the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary. Lydia Wang, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Virgin Mary

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“The Virgin Mary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Virgin%20Mary. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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