Vatican designates St. Edward in Palm Beach as basilica, first in Palm Beach County
The beloved religious institution is now the Basilica of St. Edward, just as church officials begin to plan a centenary ...
Greek Reporter5h
Michelangelo Wanted Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica on a Greek Cross Plan
When the Vatican appointed the sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek ...
National Catholic Register17h
Jubilee Pilgrims, Rome’s Catholics Pray for Pope Francis
Local Catholics and jubilee pilgrims in Rome are praying for Pope Francis’ recovery as he marks one week in the hospital for ...
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next - even before ‘Conclave’
The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...
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At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience.
Pope Francis health: How the papal funeral will be different this time
The Catholic Church is almost 2,000 years old, and over the centuries, the protocol for papal funerals has been codified and ...
Italy will be extra crowded during its Jubilee Year in 2025. Here’s what you need to know
Jubilee Year, held every 25 years, brings millions of extra tourists to Rome and the Vatican, and visitors need to be ...
Pope Francis Reaches One-Week Mark In Hospital For Pneumonia
Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital last Friday with bronchitis, but it later developed into pneumonia in both lungs, sparking widespread alarm.
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At Vatican Evening Event, Historic St. Peter’s Bell ‘Speaks’ Through New Sound Installation
A visitor admires the bronze panels of the Holy Door at St. Peter‘s Basilica ... CNA The after-hours opening of the basilica, one of several events in Rome organized for the Feb. 15-18 Jubilee ...
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The reason behind a chair being celebrated in the Catholic Church
The feast of the Chair has ancient origins. Some of the earliest complete Christian calendars date to the sixth century, and ...
What you should know about traveling to Italy during the 2025 Jubilee Year
The special event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors to participate in Rome's religious celebrations.