basilica
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Framed by white roses on the central balcony of the Vatican's basilica, the pope called on "those who have the power to unleash wars" to choose peace.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Severus sponsored public building projects throughout the empire: Many of the most impressive surviving Roman remains—not least the Severan forum and basilica in his home city of Leptis Magna—date from his reign.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
The skull was also damaged when the body was moved into the basilica in the 13th century.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
"The entire terrace of the basilica will be accessible," compared with only one third of it today, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the Archpriest of the basilica, told a press conference.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
The world’s oldest playable organ, in the basilica of Valere in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, was built some time between 1390 and 1435.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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