Italy expected to draw travelers by the millions as Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year
The 2025 Jubilee will bring tourists to the Vatican, Rome and Italy to celebrate the Catholic tradition of patrons asking for ...
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Ancient Byzantine Church Built Under Justinian Discovered in Italy
A monumental ancient Byzantine church, built during Emperor Justinian's era, has been uncovered in Aquileia, Italy.
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U.S. Army Garrison Italy secures 3-0 victory over Swiss Guards in annual soccer matchup
VICENZA, Italy – Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Italy won the Vatican Cup soccer match Nov. 20 against the Swiss Guard – ...
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PHOTOS: St. Cecilia, martyr and patron saint of music, rests in Roman basilica named for her
St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia in the Roman ...
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St. Josaphat Basilica, Milwaukee
St. Josaphat Basilica is located on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and 6 th Street on Milwaukee’s historically Polish south ...
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New Findings on the Origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
New findings reveal the evolution of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, uncovering its transformation from a quarry to ...
Pope Francis breaks 100-year tradition: Opts for simple farewell in wooden coffin, to be laid to rest outside Vatican
Pope Francis breaks centuries-old traditions, opting for a simple wooden coffin and no public viewing for his funeral.
Festive Ways To Enjoy Southern Italy This Winter
Experts reveal what to see in Puglia, Basilicata, and Sicily, where the holidays are celebrated with culinary and decorative ...
Pope Francis Rejects Decade-Old Papal Funeral Custom, Opts For Wooden Casket Burial
Pope Francis, 87, has chosen to forgo the customary papal ceremonies in favor of more straightforward funeral customs. His ...
Pope Francis refuses glitzy burial — opts for wooden casket as he simplifies papal funeral rites
The 87-year-old pontiff – who turns 88 next month – enacted a new set of liturgical rites aimed at modernizing the Catholic ...
Pope Francis rejects tradition, opts for humble wooden casket and burial outside Vatican
Pope Francis announced this week that he intends on having a much more simple funeral than those of his predecessors at the ...
Less Pomp, Fewer Coffins. Francis Sets Out to Simplify Papal Funerals
Pope Francis’s down-to-earth style has become a trademark of his papacy. New rules for papal burials are another step to seal ...