Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday ...

In his first Sunday blessing since being elected to the pontificate, Pope Leo XIV called for peace and ceasefires in Gaza and ...

There are churches, and then there is St. Peter's Basilica. It isn't just an architectural wonder... It is the beating heart of Christianity. Let's explore the engineering, artistry and magic of ...

Commissioned by Pope Julius II and designed by masters like Michelangelo and Bernini, the current St. Peter’s Basilica is a pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It stands as one of the largest and ...

The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.

The grandiose Basilica of St. Josaphat attracts more than faithful Catholics – it's admired by architecture lovers and history buffs alike. Modeled after Rome's famous St. Peter's Basilica ...

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

We associate popes with St. Peter's Basilica, standing between Bernini's great spiral ... The inside of this mother church today, she explains, is mostly the creation of 17th century architect ...

The front of St. Peter’s was also encroached upon by the Vatican Palace, which meant that the square just in front of the basilica has the bent sides of a trapezoid. The architect’s solution ...

Watch Pope Leo XIV address crowds from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in his first appearance as the new Catholic leader ...