On New Year’s Day, Stinson serves a special holiday treat: black-eyed peas and cabbage. “Even though it isn’t traditionally Italian, it works,” Stinson said. This is a 17-year tradition at ...

The Jubilee of Teenagers, scheduled for April 25-27, took place with some modifications despite the death of Francis.

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and ...

Another important part of Italian Christmas is the traditional ... most notably, grapes. Tradition holds that eating grapes on New Year’s Day ensures a year of prosperity, as they are associated ...

On March 13, 2013, Francis succeeded Pope Benedict XVI, who was the first pope to retire in six centuries. Francis became the ...

He originally hoped to open in August last year, but construction ... from Kyle G’s Oyster Bar. New restaurants: 13 restaurants coming to the Heart of Tradition in Port St. Lucie Food news ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

Pope Francis has broken with tradition when it comes to where he is laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica instead ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

A wine shop sign in the ruins of the ancient Roman city Herculaneum’s main street. The sign tells viewers to 'come to the sign of the bowls' (ad cucumas). Some of the wines also have vintage dates.