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Archaeologists unearth strange head depicting Roman god beneath Catholic basilica
The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a "beautiful" stone head dating back to antiquity. It ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...
Archaeologists make grim discovery after finding ancient Roman buildings
A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant ...
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The final resting place: inside the Rome church where the Pope will be buried
AGNES CRAWFORD: We're really on the summit of the Esquiline Hill, which is one of the seven of the ancient hills on which Rome was founded. SHERLOCK: The church has special resonance for Pope ...
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First Baptist Church Celebrating 190 years in Rome
On May 16, 1835, a small group of men and women from the Rome area gathered in the home of Evan Pearson, a pastor from what ...
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What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions.
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica. Early church fathers recognized the ...
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What is Roman Catholicism? What do Catholics believe?
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica. Early church fathers recognized the ...