Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and museums, and sidewalk cafes overburdened with diners. In this episode, we’d like ...

The Dioscuri, the Ancient Roman statues of demigods Castor and Pollux that have welcomed visitors to Rome's Campidoglio (Capitol Hill) since the 16th century, were unveiled in all their former glory ...

A seminarian from the Archdiocese of Omaha said he felt a deep, spiritual connection to 2,000 years of Catholic teaching ...

The Roman Catholic Church’s first American pope is likely to continue many priorities of his predecessor, the late Pope ...

The Omega gym in Rome is frequented by residents of the up-market Prati district, plus priests, nuns and monsignors from nearby Vatican City ...

The shrine, known as a lararium, is surrounded by well-preserved paintings and murals depicting animals, deities, and more.

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

St. Mary of the Assumption has fallen into disrepair, but landmark status would protect its exterior. The move could also ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending ...

Earlier, the bells of St Peter’s Basilica rang as Leo waved from the back of the popemobile which looped slowly through the ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, ...