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basilica

[buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil-] / bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl- /
NOUN
church
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The pope is scheduled to preside over Mass from that basilica on April 22, the last full day of his trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The pope also announced that he would return to the basilica on 11 April to lead a prayer vigil for 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 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 basilica is a vast, cavernous, echoing space, with all sorts of alcoves, balconies, domes, cupolas and arches affecting its acoustics.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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