While Athens and Sparta dominate the history book, there are lesser-known ancient Greek city-states that contributed to Greek ...

Follow live coverage But in accordance with his wishes, Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica ... of the Diocese of Rome “to announce to the city of Rome that the pope is ...

(Gustavo Garello/AP) Pope Francis bestows the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world ... to the Regina Coeli penitentiary in Rome, April 17, 2025. (Andrew Medichini/AP) Pope Francis ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Using tree-ring data from ancient oaks, the team reconstructed rainfall levels in southern Britain during the years preceding ...

Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina carried the cross on behalf of Pope ...

The seven Roman churches in the pilgrimage include the four papal basilicas: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Basilica of St. John ...