The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple ...

The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum is regularly open during the long weekends of April 25th and May 1st, providing an ...

THE Pope’s successor will be selected by a Conclave in an ancient and secret process that has remained unchanged for hundreds ...

The death of Pope Francis marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but the beginning of a symbolic process rooted in ...

The rite will take place in the Chapel of the Domus Sanctæ Marthæ ... a nine-day period of mourning that dates back to ancient Rome. The funeral Mass must take place four to six days after ...

Domus Sancta Marthae ... Roman Curia: Curia is a Latin term for a ruling body and its place of assembly. In ancient Rome the senate met in the Curia, which can still be seen among the ruins ...

The College of Cardinals met in the Vatican’s Synod Hall on Tuesday and confirmed the funeral would take place at 10am (6pm ...

They listened intently as Mr Angela explained how the once bustling heart of ancient Rome was largely destroyed ... with the Meta Sudans and the Domus Aurea.

Domus Santa MartaThe Domus Santa Marta is a ... The ritual was inspired by an ancient Roman tradition. The College of Cardinals is the body of cardinals, appointed by the Pope, who are responsible ...