When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...

The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...

Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London ’s first Roman ...

The first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Served as chief theological adviser to Pope John Paul II. As dean of the College of Cardinals, it was his duty to call the cardinals to Rome for ...

The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Amsterdam is being elevated to a cathedral, the Diocese Haarlem-Amsterdam said on Friday. The building near Central Station is being elevated to a cathedral as a gift ...

Under the bewildered eyes of the tourists in St. Peter's Basilica, a man managed to leap onto the high altar, right under the recently restored Bernini's canopy, and began angrily throwing down ...

Year Date Day Holiday 2025 29 Jun Sun Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2026 29 Jun Mon Feast of ... and many people visit the statue of Saint Paul that stands in front of Saint Peter’s Basilica in ...

Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s timetable and process for choosing a new pope. Burial & Mourning upon ...

The embalmed body of the pope has to be on display at St. Peter’s Basilica for mourning. By tradition and law, Vatican Radio announces the pope’s death: Sedes vacantes. (Sedes Vacantes ...

You probably know that St. John is often celebrated for its beaches and national park, but you might not know some of the following facts and stories. Here’s a fresh take with information that could ...

Opponents of ATV use on the three-kilometre St. Peter's Coastal Trail in Richmond County say their concerns aren't being heard. The trail is located along a former rail bed that runs between the ...