Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
The Vatican press office released a photo of Pope Francis concelebrating Mass on Sunday in a private chapel of Rome's Gemelli ...
Vatican displays ‘The Spear of Destiny’ during Lent at St. Peter's Basilica
Tradition recounts that Longinus, a Roman centurion, pierced the side of Jesus with this very spear during the crucifixion.
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...
900-year-old Vatican book makes eerie claim about when ‘Judgement Day’ will arrive
The 900-year-old book is called Prophecy of the Popes, which was said to be written by Saint Malachy in the 1100s. Found in ...
The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
More crowds than usual are expected this year in the Eternal City. We explain what the Jubilee is, how to navigate the crowds ...
Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art ...
At the Vatican switchboard, myriad callers, one human voice in response
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls while the pope is in the hospital.
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of ancient Jewish history: a menorah on the bas-relief of the ...