Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than ...

Online visitors can navigate the Vatican basilica’s mosaics, the cupola, the underground necropolis and Peter’s tomb. A ...

"The digital twin and virtual experiences will provide deeper engagement for visitors, helping them connect more meaningfully ...

Vatican and Microsoft team up to create an AI-generated 3D model of St. Peter's Basilica, offering virtual tours.

Created by Roman designer Simone Legno, the mascot represents a pilgrim inspired by Japanese comics in an attempt to appeal ...

I'm a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of the Cambridge History of the Papacy. So ...

In 2025, Rome and the Vatican will host a jubilee, a 25-year anniversary. More than 30 million pilgrims are expected to visit ...

Vatican. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three ...

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the process is.

Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year, a virtual portal developed with Microsoft will let millions of pilgrims and tourists explore ...

Those wishing to visit in person will find exhibition rooms set up inside the basilica, allowing a full immersion in its ...

Every nook and cranny of Saint Peter’s Basilica will soon be laid bare thanks to artificial intelligence and a trove of ...