What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment
The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...
Part of 1900-year-old ancient city found under London office block
Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London ’s first Roman ...
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Michelangelo Wanted Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica on a Greek Cross Plan
When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...
Vatican designates St. Edward in Palm Beach as basilica, first in Palm Beach County
The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...
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At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
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At Vatican Evening Event, Historic St. Peter’s Bell ‘Speaks’ Through New Sound Installation
The contemporary art installation was audible via speakers in the portico, or entrance, of St. Peter’s Basilica. Statues illuminated in ethereal blue light during the special evening access to ...
Pope Francis Health Update Given by Vatican After One Week in Hospital
The pope was admitted to hospital on February 14 where he is fighting a complex respiratory infection and pneumonia in both ...
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...
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When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next – even before ‘Conclave’
FILE– The tapestries showing late Pope John Paul II, left, and Pope John XXIII hang from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica as faithful and pilgrims crowd St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican ...