Italy expects 35 million pilgrims to visit Rome during the Catholic Church’s current “Holy Year” or “Jubilee” that runs through January 6, 2026. In modern times, Holy Years usually occur in 25-year ...

Hot, warm and cold baths in a recently uncovered villa offer a new glimpse of life in the city before it was smothered by ...

All roads really do lead to Rome. So many cultures, countries and customs stem from the influential history of this city. And ...

Jubilees are typically celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church. Here's why, including tips on where to stay, what to ...

As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian ...

As Catholic Christians, we are taught to forgive others, to reconcile with our neighbor, to seek out amicable ways to end grudges and angry separations; yet we have been part of a grudge ...

Viking’s Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise includes such ports of call as Barcelona, Marseille, Monaco and Pisa.

Walking into St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican for the first time, I was certainly not expecting to see the main altar and ...

The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.

The film looks at the backstabbing intrigue that undermines elections even among the holiest constituents — such as Catholic ...

Am I lucky, or what? Let me begin my story. While I was still at home, I started to plan the trajectory of my journey. One of ...

The U.S. is faster paced in work productivity and the efficiency of things. There’s a strong focus on things working when you need them to. Italy is more relaxed but with a kick. It’s not busy in the ...