Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he ...

In a break from tradition and by his prior request, the pope will be laid to rest in Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica instead of in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica, where many of pope's predecessors ...

While many popes are buried under St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis will not continue that trend. In December, Pope Francis said he wanted to be buried in the Rome basilica of St. Mary ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Reflecting on the spiritual significance of Easter, Francis reminded the faithful that Christ’s resurrection represents “the ...

The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St.

Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil ...

In Rome, the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem was built on the grounds of Helena’s palace, and it was stocked with Passion relics she had brought back. In 545, the Bishop of Jerusalem ...

The committee overseeing construction of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia announced March 25, that three artists have been shortlisted to design the main façade of the basilica. “The board of ...

Vatican City, 05 April, 2025 / 7:00 pm (ACI Africa). On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil,” a cloth that, according to tradition ...

On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil,” a cloth that, according to tradition, was used to wipe the face of Jesus on ...

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