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 ...

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 ...

Offset by canary-colored spires and Italian marble, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 19th century, is quite the sight to behold. Previous travelers say you most certainly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

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 ...