The choice of papal name is a tradition steeped in symbolism and meaning in the Catholic Church. Although in the early centuries pontiffs retained their baptismal name, this practi ...

How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office? For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 ...

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...

The leader of Catholics in England and Wales has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a voice proclaiming the innate dignity of every human being”. A senior Vatican official announced the pontiff died on ...

Discoveries challenge previous assumptions about Roman influence in the region, revealing extensive Roman activity and ...

Leicestershire's multi-faith groups have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death was announced by a senior Vatican ...

In northwest Germany, near the site of the 1,600-year-old Roman military camp Anreppen, archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient agricultural settlement.

The recent IMSA racing debut of the Aston Martin Valkyrie was a reminder of the enduring appeal to vehicle makers of model names taken from ancient mythologies and religions. We’re not sure that it’s ...

Archaeologists found a gemstone engraved with the image of the Roman god Mercury, which they believe was part of a 2,000-year-old ring. As the god of trade and transport, Mercury is depicted ...