Basilica major

Basilica major is a title for the highest-ranking Roman Catholic churches. The other churches which have basilica in their name are basilica minores (one of them is a basilica minor). The first document mentioning the name basilica major is from 1727. There are the following Basilicae majores in Rome:

 Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran - Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, Mother of all chiuches
 St. Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City
 Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
 Santa Maria Maggiore

Except for St.Peter's basilica, which is in Vatican City, all are extraterritorial possessions of the Holy See.

 Gallery of Major Basilicas 

Category:Roman Catholic churches