For many of us, our overriding image of Japan’s samurai comes from a school trip where we stood in front of a suit of armour and were told about fearless warriors, epic battles and an unbreakable code ...

This walking tour explores a historic interior space inside the Vatican, close to Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The ...

Contemporary art is powerful vehicle for communicating values, challenging reality, and understanding the times we live in, ...

(OSV News) — The Vatican has completed the official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV, continuing a centuries-old tradition that marks the election of each new pontiff. The circular mosaic, known as a ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Rushed preparations, soaring pilgrim numbers and underwhelming financial returns defined a Jubilee Year shaped by an unexpected papal transition. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a solemn ...

"Beauty was a part of it, because the place that I had my conversion was St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County." ...

In the middle of it all stands an industrial relic that’s been given a new reason for life: a cylinder letterpress, complete ...

How does Vatican City manage essential services in such a tiny space? 🏛️ From its private train station and eco-friendly initiatives to a specialized fire brigade and rare green spaces, discover the ...

A bone fragment from the year 189. A colorful early 20th century Swiss Guard uniform from the Vatican Army. Four lead conclave seals from the election of Pope John Paul II. These are just a few of the ...

PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — As Steel City Art Works marks one year in its downtown Pueblo location, the focus isn’t just on the gallery, it’s on the artists whose work fills the walls and reflects the ...

The funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, the Vatican said. Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate ...

Algorithms designed to maximize engagement on social media can lock people into "bubbles" of easy consensus and rage, weakening people's ability to listen and think critically, and increasing ...