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Whether you're Catholic or not, it's hard to argue with the claim that St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is an amazing feat of ...
Art experts recently focused attention on the figure of a dog that often appears in ancient representations of St. Peter. According to the basilica's July newsletter, the depictions are based on ...
The Vatican has revealed plans for a yearlong restoration of the monumental baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. The restoration project, which will cost about $770,000, is ...
The winner’s paintings will be temporarily displayed in St. Peter’s Basilica for the liturgical season of Lent starting on Feb. 18, 2026. Keywords: stations of the cross ...
“It’s an effort to decode the interlocking of history, art and spirituality that make the basilica one-of-a-kind in the world,” said Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s ...
Program at St. Peter's Basilica teaches new generation how to restore ancient treasures 03:50. St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, stands as a testament to breathtaking architecture ...
Details that have never been visible before in the 500-year history of St. Peter's Basilica, details that even art experts were unaware of, now can be seen without disturbing reflections.
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St. Peter’s Basilica was originally built by Roman Emperor Constantine during the pontificate of Pope Sylvester I (314–345) and was completed in 337. It was eventually demolished and rebuilt ...
In October 2022, the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica was illuminated with a 3D projection mapping of art from the Vatican Museums. The eight-minute light show, called “Follow Me: The Life of St ...
On Tuesday night, the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica was turned into a massive backdrop for a photo light show about nature organized by several humanitarian organizations.