What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

The closure of the A391 at St Austell in Cornwall for major resurfacing work between May 6 and May 30, 2025, will send more ...

Geological evidence off the coast of Iceland suggests climate change as a key factor in the decline of the Roman Empire.

The Romans famously claimed to be descended from the Trojans, but does this legend have any basis in actuality?

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

Pope Francis became the church’s 266th in 2013 when the papal conclave elected him after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI ...

Catholic cardinals from around the world are converging on Vatican City in advance of the conclave that will elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday . Favorites have emerged, and once the ...

Blood, sand, and death – for Romans, there was no better entertainment than watching gladiators fight exotic animals in ...

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

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

After the fall of the Roman Empire, Verona was ruled by the della Scala (Scaliger ... From Catullo Airport to select ...