Marko Perkovic, a Croatian singer who goes by Thompson, known for his Nazi sympathies, has sold more than 500,000 tickets for ...

Two 2,300-year-old swords discovered in a Celtic Iron Age necropolis in France "have few equivalents in Europe," and one is ...

Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall - The smooth surface suggests the wearer touched it often for good luck ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Whether you’re a believer or not, visiting Hagia Sophia is a spiritual experience. The architectural genius of this place of ...

President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine are among the world leaders who plan to attend the funeral. The ...

The Rev. Michael Duffy and the Rev. Michael Bartholomew are among the many who will be in Vatican City for the papal funeral ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

Alongside the gossip and the gallows humor, the ancient and solemn rituals continue,” Chiara Barzini writes from Italy.

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

The Romans did have status symbols, just like we do. Portable sundials weren’t very useful or precise, but they said a lot ...

Spanish Christian missionaries adopted the unique structure of the plant as symbols of the last days of Jesus and especially his crucifixion. In explaining these symbols I can highlight some of the ...