The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery.

Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

The unusual role of the Vatican bank The Institute for Religious Works, or IOR as it is known, is a peculiar institution, created in 1942 to help the church carry out its charitable mission while ...

Pope Francis stumbles as his walking stick snaps Vatican City, Feb 1: Pope Francis tripped while entering the Vatican ...

Pope Francis has tripped while entering the Vatican auditorium for an audience Saturday after the handle of his walking stick ...

The Vatican Apostolic Library has tapped Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, Italian singer Jovanotti and Icelandic ...

January 29, 2025 Pope Francis on Wednesday called on the international community to “maximum commitment” to resolve the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at the end of the general ...

TravelSmart takes you to the Eternal City—one of Europe’s most iconic destinations.The Independent's travel team Simon Calder ...

In many respects, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn and Cardinal Timothy Dolan have traveled similar paths to the most powerful ...

Rome's mayor contests the narrative of 'chaos' in the city during the Vatican's Jubilee Year, insisting that 2025 is 'a good year' to visit Italy's capital.

Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies rather than dogs. He also has long championed the rights of workers and held up labor itself as the foundation of human dignity.

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