The final resting place of the cup of Christ is the ‘holy grail’ of religious tourism. But hundreds of sites claiming to be ...

Taking time off in the summer was important in ancient Greek and Roman times. But some found it hard to detach from work and ...

If you hold yourself back from reaching greater heights due to criticism, chances are you might be the “tallest poppy,” in ...

The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Jan.

On September 12, 1943, a commando of German Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) landed on Campo Imperatore, a plateau above the ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...

Isidore of Seville preserved knowledge in the ‘Dark Ages’, earning him the title of patron saint of the internet. His work ...

When we think of Rome and the Pope, we don't necessarily think of a Greek Pope. However, many Popes in the past had been of Greek origin.

January 1 marks the beginning of a new year for most of the world. However, it was not always the case. Let’s take a look at the history of various calendars and their different new years ...

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to ...

King Henry appointed Thomas a Becket as archbishop of Canterbury, but Thomas switched his allegiance from king to God and ...

Herod the Great was the King of Judea who is said to have preserved the body of his dead wife in honey for seven years.