Tradition holds that the soldier who pierced Christ’s side at the Crucifixion came to believe in him and is honored today as ...

Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of architecture and art.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the 15 th century, the basilica that Emperor Constantine had built around the tomb of St. Peter was cracked and falling apart, having stood for 1,100 years. Through taxes, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Fancy a pizza with a view? The Vatican is marking the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter’s Basilica with a host of visitor-friendly initiatives, including expanding ...

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out a ‘SmartPass’ digital entry system as it marks the basilica’s 400th anniversary. The Vatican will open part ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. ROME (AP) — A new exhibition in Rome is celebrating one of the most important patron-artist ...

St. Peter’s Basilica is arguably the most famous Christian worship space in the world. It is a massive church in the style of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent ...

The entrance to the “Ultra Visibilia” exhibition on St. Peter’s Terrace is shown on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 16, ...