From the believed birthplace of Jesus Christ in Palestine, to a minimalist marvel in Abu Dhabi, these houses of worship are testament to the Middle East's unbroken links to the origins of Christianity ...

The pope’s wheelchair came to a stop before the small Holy Door, typically sealed, in the grand St. Peter’s Basilica. According to tradition and a ritual largely unchanged since the 1500s ...

By the end of this tour, you’ll walk away with a deep understanding of St. Peter’s Basilica, not only as a religious site but as a living testament of the connection between art and power. The Rome ...

Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn Jesus, God today calls on the ...

With a dome that reaches 518 feet, the basilica is not only the largest church in the world but also one of the tallest domes ...

The Mass also marked the Jubilee Year, launched on Christmas, with Francis noting that 'Mary is the door through which Christ ...

The interior of St. Peter's Basilica during the New Year's Day Mass, Jan. 1, 2025, which also marked the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA AC Wimmer (刘威猛 ...

From his wheelchair, Francis knocked a few times and the great Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica swung open on ... attack last week in Germany, the Interior Ministry said. Italian authorities ...

From his wheelchair, Francis knocked a few times and the great Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica swung open ... attack last week in Germany, the interior ministry said. Italian authorities ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, launching what he called a "Jubilee of Hope." As the doors opened, the bells of the ...