Clandestine priests smuggled into England hunted by spies from the royal court and martyred are prominent within English Catholic memory of the 16th and early 17th century. Priest-holes, the ...

More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing ...

Shira Klein, chair of the history department at Chapman University, said there is a popular misconception about Italy’s treatment of the Jews during World War II. That view, which she said is ...

COMMENTARY: The newly retired Church leader’s greatest contribution was his work as the principal drafter/editor of the ...

At a gathering of Catholic clergy in Rome, the trio of cardinals emphasized the unique and indispensable role of priests at ...

As Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox believers prayed this week for “Christian unity,” Jean-François Chiron sheds light on ...

Constantly in the public eye, Pope Francis is instantly recognisable across the globe, and his likeness adorns t-shirts, mugs ...

Pope Francis will dialogue with famous international artists on the universal power of art as an instrument of unity and hope in the documentary 'Preachers of Beauty: A Spiritual Journey Through Art ...

C onflicting SIGNALS are reaching the new American administration from Rome. And some carry a whiff of incense. While Italy’s ...

The 72cm terracotta model depicting the mythical sea god Triton offers an important link to the Italian artist’s thought ...

Pope Francis has said he wants to give women greater leadership roles in the Roman Catholic Church. If he really wants to ...

Passetto di Borgo, Rome’s historic papal escape route, reopened after years of restoration. Here's how to visit it.