It is the only basilica that was born, grew, and remained on its original perimeter and houses the tomb of Saint Paul the Apostle. 'So it is very ancient,' explained Mayor Roberto Gualtieri ...

Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within ...

Two art restorers were putting the final touches on a months-long restoration of the tomb of Pope Urban VIII, who in 1626 ...

The recent restoration of the funerary monument of Urban VIII is displayed to journalists inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the ...

In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.

The 88-year-old Pope Francis lifted his hands to wave to the crowd, who stood and applauded, as he was rolled to the front of the altar in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on ...

The renewed interest in the traditional rite aligns with what’s known as the “strict church” hypothesis, which stipulates ...

The tariffs were largely shaped by a small group within Trump’s inner circle ... and boost made-in-America products is at odds with a Wall Street establishment that has profited for decades ...

Houston rapper and jeweler Paul Wall made quite the pricey promise to Coogs players following their comeback win over Duke in Saturday's national semifinal, teaming up with Houston jeweler Johnny ...