Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

The space, inaugurated Oct. 31, is intended to provide practical, artistic, and spiritual information to visitors of the ...

In the lead-up to the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican inaugurated the "Official Area" for St. Peter's Basilica ... director of St ...

Seven Catholic cardinals and 123 Catholic bishops died within the last 12 months. Six U.S. bishops were among the deceased ...

The deceased cardinals and bishops "loved the church -- each in his own way, but they all loved the church," the pope said.

Bearing witness to centuries of history, these Gothic, Romanesque or Baroque monuments are uniquely recognizable by their ...

The city itself—along with the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican museums—draws millions of tourists and religious pilgrims each year. The city collects revenue through ...

“Good design is not a particular style,” says the Milanese architect and interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghi. “It could be ...

Italy, a country with a fair share of rich history, culture, and breathtaking beauty, is a destination most people will like ...

Pope Francis is adding another name to the list of Catholic prelates he will appoint as cardinals in December, the Vatican ...

Plus, marvel at the stunning St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. After exploring the picturesque ...

Remembering the cardinals and bishops who died in the past year, Pope Francis prayed that after their loving service to ...