A recent archaeological excavation in Switzerland took a somber turn when historians discovered a collection of infant ...

The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a "beautiful" stone head dating back to antiquity. It ...

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...

The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated ...

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 ...

An Ancient Roman wooden water pipe was recently uncovered in Leuven, Belgium, offering insights into Roman engineering and the city's historical significance.

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

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 ...

Hidden beneath the church’s foundation ... of in a city where every stone seems to tell ancient secrets. Statues and relics from the Roman era still come up during modern construction and ...

The folklore of the prophecy of St. Malachy says that Pope Francis may be the very last pontiff. Historians say that's ...

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 ...