Ever since the days of the Roman Empire, European countries have dreamed of uniting the continent again under one government. In no country was that dream held more dearly than Italy, where the ruins ...

Microsoft teams with the Vatican and French startup Iconem to create an intricately detailed digital twin of St. Peter’s ...

Rotblatt Amrany Studio artists Lou Cella and Jessica LoPresti collaborated in 2022 on the bronze sculpture of “Chicago’s ...

Vatican City is closed every Sunday and always on Christmas and Easter. In addition to these days, Vatican City celebrates an additional 13 holidays each year. It should be noted that a national ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Visitors to Rome will have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica in a new way as part of an ...

It’s a big world out there, and there’s a lot to know. Of course, most of us don’t have the time to sit around and read all ...

Leonardo da Vinci vs. Michelangelo (with assists from Machiavelli) in Gary Graves' compelling drama at Berkeley City Club.

It was the November 9th 198935 years ago, when the Berlin Wallanticipatory symbol of the end of Cold War (occurred ...

The Vatican and Beijing signed a secret agreement in 2018 on the sensitive issue of appointing bishops in China. (Photo from Pexels) China has reached an agreement with the Vatican to extend for ...

The frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, painted on the ceiling and walls in the Pope’s official residence in Vatican City, may be ...

"As an art historian who did her research in the Vatican archives, she brought in-depth knowledge and insight. It was an absolute treat to be guided by Sara." "I could not believe the sheer number of ...

There are plenty of fun facts about Italy. It's one of Europe's most visited countries. The history's long. The culture's rich. And the food's delectable. But what do you actually know? Here are our ...