A book omitted from the Bible written more than 1,600 years ago could upheave the church as it features sayings from Jesus ...

holding the infant Jesus, who in turn holds a jewelled golden book. "It's my great devotion," Francis told Mexico's N+ in revealing his future burial plans. "The place is already prepared," he had ...

In the heart of Jerusalem, a discovery whispers secrets of ancient times, aligning with biblical tales and stirring the soul ...

Ancient pollen samples and archaeobotanical remains point to an ancient garden that was once located at the site of the ...

The latest findings at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem align perfectly with the description of Jesus' tomb in ...

Pope Francis ordered that upon his death he would be buried in the Basilica Santa Maria ... tradition of burying popes in St. Peter’s does not date back to the beginning of Christianity.

Pope Francis expressed his desire to be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major as far back as 2015, and then did so in writing ... a celebrated oil painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and baby ...

Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peter’s Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he ...

Located in a side chapel, the icon features an image of Mary, draped in a blue robe, holding the infant Jesus, who in turn holds a jeweled ... Peter’s Basilica at the start of the Mass. So, how do ...

But to those who presided at the burial ... of Jesus,” LeMaster said. "I think he wanted to draw attention and let the VA know somehow so that other people would not suffer as he did.” ...

This is the closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel. Its name, literally ...

Located in a side chapel, the icon features an image of Mary, draped in a blue robe, holding the infant Jesus, who in turn ... the start of the Mass. So, how do they choose a new pope?