Even in death, Pope Francis remained a trailblazer — becoming the only pontiff to open, but not close, the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in what has become a fateful symbol of his papal ...

Pope Francis. Date: 8th Century; The most valuable item held within the Vatican’s horde is considered to be Christianity’s crown jewel, The Papal Tiara. It is made of solid gold, various ...

The importance of these artifacts transcends history or archaeology. Their captivity in gentile hands, if that is still the case, is a desecration, a mockery of Jewish sovereignty. Opinion.

During this visit, he promised to return the artifacts in the church’s possession. Pope Francis meets with First Nations, Metis and Inuit indigenous communities in Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada ...