Papal elections aren’t always as dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – but the history behind the process is
The conclave system may seem dramatic, but it was developed after centuries of outside interference and looting.
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PHOTOS: Discover the History of St. Peter’s Basilica in New Microsoft Online AI-Enhanced 3D Model
Online visitors can navigate the Vatican basilica’s mosaics, the cupola, the underground necropolis and Peter’s tomb. A ...
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Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the solemnity of the ...
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Vatican and Microsoft partner to showcase St. Peter’s Basilica through AI technology
In 2025, Rome and the Vatican will host a jubilee, a 25-year anniversary. More than 30 million pilgrims are expected to visit ...
How two superstars' extramarital affair gave birth to paparazzi, earned Vatican's ire and almost got them banned from US
The paparazzi culture originated from the scandalous affair of two of the biggest film stars in the world, which even got the ...
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Why Vatican agreed to create an AI-backed 'digital twin' of St. Peter's Basilica
"The digital twin and virtual experiences will provide deeper engagement for visitors, helping them connect more meaningfully ...
How updated Vatican rules on validating supernatural appearances of Mary will affect the famed pilgrimage site of Medjugorje
The Vatican has said that the pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, can yield ‘spiritual benefits’ ...
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'From a moral standpoint, the Vatican is indeed on Ukraine's side'
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, born on May 5, 1970, in Stryi, Ukraine, is the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, having been elected to this position on March 23, 2011, and confirmed ...
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Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ On Public Display in Vatican Basilica for First Time in 150 Years
the first day the chair was displayed for public veneration. Credit: Vatican Media A Storied History The wooden chair itself is steeped in history. According to the Vatican, the wooden seat was ...