A newly spotlighted artifact from ancient Mesopotamia is offering a rare window into how one of the world’s earliest ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

Looking for some Activities to add to your Nimes, France itinerary? There are plenty of things to do, depending on your time ...

The pope’s portrait is everywhere these days. Here, we found it in a store of liturgical paraphernalia in central Rome. There were also many other symbols around, as a testament to how religion and ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather ...

If you think of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, you might conjure an image of Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. But what does that ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Had enough of the crowds? Once you’ve seen Rome, consider a day trip to these lesser known but no less beautiful towns for ...

Check into the Hotel Due Torri, the city’s most historic grand dame with an impressive collection of antiques. Sip local ...

His election reflected a broader geographical shift in the church. Although the Vatican has been Catholicism’s spiritual and ...

Lonely Planet has given reasons for each place’s inclusion. The top billing goes to Rome for its incredible and age-old ...

On the third day of his state visit to Italy with Queen Camilla, the monarch became the first British sovereign to address a joint session of Parliament in Rome ... at the historic Villa Doria ...