The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather than the Vatican is shining a spotlight on the 5th-century basilica dedicated ...

With St. Peter’s, St. John Lateran, St. Paul Outside the Walls, it is one of four basilicas in Rome granted special status by ...

With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist ...

A 4 century BC Greek fresco bearing striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of the Virgin Mary has been discovered in Aigai, Greece. Image: An icon of Virgin Mary. Public Domain. A ...

Though the cathedral that stands today is not the original, it sits on land where the first Catholic chapel in Australia stood beginning in 1821. The St. Mary's you see today was constructed ...

Milan, a global hub of fashion and finance, increasingly asserts itself as a leading center for architecture and design. Its status as Italy's second-largest city underpins its vibrant cultural ...

But our favorite find was a foot-tall ceramic statue of the Virgin Mary that we bought in Las Cruces. It was a manifestation of the Miraculous Medal. Mary slightly smiles as she stands on a large ...

Fortress Hohensalzburg For a less formal dose of classical music and perhaps a finer choice if you’re not wild about Mozart, head to the Salzburg Cathedral (the Dom zu Salzburg) for free 30-minute ...

A Roman Catholic archdiocese has concluded that no miracle was involved in a communion wafer showing red spots resembling blood, refuting earlier claims. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis investigated ...

Sorry, but I just can’t agree that Adolescence should be shown in schools up and down the country. Yes, I concede the Netflix mini-series is exceptional and yes, I ...

In photo (L-R): Ma. Patricia de la Fuente–Pascual, President and CEO, ECPay, and Frederick Faustino, Head of Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems Division, BPI Filipinos can now enjoy easier and more ...

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 418 W. 15th St. in Lorain, is celebrating the Jubilee Year and will put an emphasis on those who work in the health care professions, according to a ...