One of the most significant restorations is of Bernini's Baldachin, a canopy that sits atop the tomb of St. Peter ... create a digital replica of St. Peter's Basilica. This allows viewers ...

First of all, those who wish to make visiting the tomb of St. Peter the high point of their pilgrimage can go to the reception and assistance service located on one of the sides of the basilica ...

Take a flight high above the illuminated beauty of Rome at night with this captivating drone footage. Discover the iconic Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica bathed in warm lights, as ancient streets ...

Inside, the beauty of a newly restored St. Peter's Basilica was revealed after extensive ... a canopy that sits atop the tomb of St. Peter, removing centuries of grime to showcase its gleaming ...

In his homily, which coincided with the liturgical reading of the prologue of John’s Gospel, Cardinal Koch reflected on Benedict’s lifelong dedication to exploring the meaning of the Logos — the Word ...

Vatican Media The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, one of Rome’s four papal basilicas, is built over the tomb of St. Paul ... are located at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Archbasilica ...

The story goes that Leo X himself accompanied him in his last moments and that he was buried in the Cortile del Belvedere, a complex of buildings north of St. Peter’s Basilica. Tomb of Pope Leo ...

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 ...

Keeping with an ancient tradition, two lambs are blessed on the feast of Saint Agnes at the basilica bearing her name on Via ...

The Crux Vaticana (or the Cross of Justin II) is currently held in the Treasury of St. Peter’s Basilica within the ... established the tomb of Jesus Christ, and led a pilgrimage to the Holy ...

The Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) has a history that dates back to 312 B.C. and includes the site of Spartacus' execution (in 71 B.C.), the tomb ... Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided ...