Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of the world ...

Long lines at Santa Maria Maggiore to visit the austere niche where the Pope has rested since yesterday. We enter Santa Maria Maggiore accompanying Sister Esperanza. Her 93 years, her fragile balance, ...

Thousands gathered in Rome to honor Pope Francis after his funeral, as the Vatican prepares for a conclave to elect the next ...

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis is being laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as ...

According to the New Testament, Jesus was buried in a new tomb out of rock. (Matthew 27:60, Mark 15:46; Luke 23:53) in a garden near the crucifixion site (John 19:41), just outside the city (John ...

Archaeologists say new findings from one of Christianity’s holiest sites align with descriptions in the Gospels long ...

From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about the truth behind the Easter story.

The traditional location of Jesus Christ's tomb is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. But does the historical evidence support ...

Recent archaeological findings in Jerusalem are bringing Bible stories to life. New scientific evidence about Jesus’ burial ...

Archaeological excavations launched in 2022 in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have yielded significant data ...

Mikey Day played Jesus Christ in the opening of Saturday’s new episode, hosted by Jon Hamm with musical guest Lizzo. Just as Jesus was complaining about the increase in merchants’ prices in ...