The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...

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

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 ...

A large power outage was reported in downtown St. Petersburg Friday evening, leaving thousands without power, according to Duke Energy. Pickleball at the Pier is now open on the St. Pete Pier. A woman ...

From Dec. 24, when the pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to Jan. 7, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from around the world have ...

Names are more than identifiers; they are carriers of history, culture, and identity. In Europe, names like Mount Olympus, St ...

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season. He's celebrating Epiphany Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. And he's calling ...

Christmas Eve Mass at St Peter's Basilica and the Pope's Urbi et Orbi message at midday Rome time on Christmas Day, will be televised live to 72 countries. The Pontifical Council for Social ...

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 ...