The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

Churches have long been symbols of faith, history, and architectural grandeur. Across the world, some churches stand out not ...

At the Vatican Sunday, pilgrims flocked as they have all year to St. Peter's Basilica to participate in the 2025 ...

The initiative was presented by Vatican and Microsoft officials at the headquarters of the Foreign Press Association in Rome on Tuesday. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St Peter's, said: “Those ...

they are “joint patron saints” of the city of Rome under Roman Catholic tradition. Thus, the two saints are remembered on a single holiday. Year Date Day Holiday 2025 29 Jun Sun Feast of St Peter and ...

Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica with two main intentions in mind: the health of Pope Francis and the needs of ...

St Patrick's Day, the annual celebration in honour of Ireland's patron saint, is marked in many countries around the world each year, including Italy. There are numerous Irish-themed events taking ...

More than 500 firefighters were working across Tuscany. Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the ...

Nobody knows Europe quite like Rick Steves, and what better way to explore the continent than on one of the travel guru's magnificent tailored adventures?

Italian authorities ordered dozens of people in Tuscany to leave their homes on Friday after heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded streets near the historic cities of Florence and Pisa. Regional ...

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is one of New York City’s finest buildings and most spectacular churches, and is the largest house of worship for Catholics in the city. Over 150 years ago, Archbishop ...