Preparations of the Basilica before the Mass included the placement of many flowers.

H.E. Bernard Cardinal Law, Archpriest of Santa Marie Maggiore, greets the crowd of nearly 2,000 pilgrims.

Bishop Egon Kapellari of Graz-Seckau was the Main Celebrant for the Mass of Thanksgiving at Santa Maria Maggiore.

H.I.R.H. Archduke Otto of Austria leaves the Basilica with his wife, Archduchess Regina, after the Mass of Thanksgiving.

After the Mass many pilgrims went to pray privately before the Shrine of Blessed Emperor Karl.

A pilgrim places a kiss from her fingers on the relic of Blessed Emperor Karl.

The relic of Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria.