Consecrated by Pope Urban VIII on Nov. 18, 1626, St. Peter’s Basilica continues to welcome people of every country and creed ...
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 ...
For hundreds of years, St. Peter's Basilica has been adorned by mosaics – millions of tiny colored tiles melted and fashioned into astonishing art – created using tools and techniques dating back ...
The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Sunday near the tomb of St. Peter, hours before he delivered the traditional Sunday noon ...
The Fourth Centenary of St. Peter’s Basilica blends spirituality, innovation, and heritage preservation through the “Beyond the Visible” project and a new Digital Ecosystem. Advanced monitoring, Smart ...
Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter's Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and ...
A man was allegedly caught on camera urinating on the Altar of the Confession at St. Peter’s Basilica while a crowd of hundreds watched, prompting Pope Leo to order a purification ceremony. The ...
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 ...
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 ...