Pope Francis was laid to rest in a location that reflected his humble approach to the grand office. Breaking with tradition, the pontiff, death at the age of 88 was announced on Easter Monday, chose a ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...

Francis has broken with recent papal tradition by choosing to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of St ...

What did race and identity mean to the Romans? In this episode of Kings and Generals, we examine ancient views on ethnicity, ...

From the fall of Rome to the rise of Christianity, Tom Holland's books offer a modern lens on ancient history. Here, we rank ...

In antiquity and now, inconsistency and illogicality lie at the heart of the human effort to imagine what happens when we’re ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...

Eastern Orthodox Church, includes Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches. Unlike Catholics, Eastern Orthodox allows priests to ...

Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman ...

Religious jewelry has been deeply significant throughout human history. Beyond mere adornment, these pieces symbolize faith, convey spiritual meaning, and strengthen the connection between individuals ...

Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman ...

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