Inside the basilica, following the Bishop of ... Standing near one of St. Peter’s massive Doric columns, a 34-year-old Italian volunteer summarized the pope’s appeal: “What he’s asking ...

All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it. From Dec. 24, when the pope ...

Santa Croce is similar to the Duomo in style (both churches represent dominant Gothic traits), and the exterior is stunning, despite not being as elaborate as the Florence Duomo. Visitors come ...

The ceremony began in the basilica’s column-lined courtyard with the ancient ... The other four Holy Doors of the 2025 Jubilee are located at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Archbasilica of St ...

God can untie every knot.” Then he threw open the doors of Saint Peter’s Basilica and thousands of people streamed in for the Midnight Mass. They came in their native dress from all parts of ...

Were your relatives naughty or nice? It's been quite a year for this column, which celebrated 10 years in November. It's a privilege and an honor to read people's questions and have them share the ...

Pope Francis gives his homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1, 2025, the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope ...

Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” Siongco David, Bishop of Kalookan, Philippines, center, poses after being elevated by Pope Francis during a solemn mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican ...

the lonely and the dying,” he said in his homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 1. “All of us are invited to take up the summons that flows from the maternal heart of Mary: we are called to ...