got closer to the place where the tomb of St. Peter lies, exactly under the central altar and the dome of the basilica,” the Vatican said. Francis walked down the entire main street of the ...

It involved determining whether the tomb of St. Peter with his mortal remains inside really was under the altar of the basilica. This tradition, which had been so important to the identity of the ...

Open the Youtube video Several YouTube channels streamed the event live from Jerusalem. At 11:00 a.m., the tomb was ceremonially sealed. Around 12:20 p.m., a clergy member from the Greek ...

For the first time in almost 10 years, Christians of all stripes will be celebrating Easter, which commemorates ... of Christ emerging from the tomb. The altar boys then receive the light from ...