The Theodosian Walls protected Constantinople for just over ten centuries until the city fell to the Ottomans in 1453. Yet, the wall survived both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, with sections of ...
Following the death of a pope, or in rare cases of resignation such as with Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican convenes a papal ...
Dead puppies, potential human sacrifices, and a painted dog penis bone—what was going on in Roman-era Britain?
Researchers found that the group led by Attila the Hun contained a mixture of diverse ancestries, with at least a few related ...
COMMENTARY: The Council’s Decree ‘Christus Dominus’ is a vivid reminder of the meaning of the bishop’s pastoral role in the ...
In his new book, Believe, Ross Douthat contends that religious faith provides necessary social cohesion and personal meaning.
The Vatican said ailing Pope Francis had a peaceful night in the hospital and was up and sitting in an armchair on Wednesday ...
Over the past week, local and international media have actively covered reports regarding the Pope’s declining health.
The late Antonin Scalia, one of the most outspoken Justices on the United States Supreme Court, was a devout Catholic who ...
Discover the story behind Rome's Gemelli hospital, often referred to as 'Vatican III' by Pope John Paul II. Learn why this ...
When we last left Frederick II, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor after years of struggle. But this episode dives into Frederick ...
The Vatican said Francis hadn't had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of ...