Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first ...

Explore the 30 most stunning golf courses across the globe, including Pebble Beach and Jack's Point, where breathtaking ...

Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence by passing through the doors.

Four months in solitary confinement was the 36-year-old hairdresser's introduction to Iran's notorious Evin prison. The only people she saw were her interrogators. She thought that she would "die ...

I haven't exactly kept my fraught history with organized Christianity a secret. In fact, in keeping with my weird tradition of publishing my numerous ...

When we read about the Greco-Roman world, we often hear the stories of famous and wealthy men and women. But the letters of ...

Graffiti, produced by an inmate of an ancient Roman prison in Corinth, Greece, contained a chilling message for captors.

The first Holy Year was called in 1300, and in recent times they are generally celebrated every 25 to 50 years. Pilgrims who participate can obtain “indulgences” — the centuries-old feature of the ...

For those who appreciate both scenic vistas and historic sites, Italy’s hill towns are captivating destinations. Their ...

Seated in his wheelchair in front of the church door, Pope Francis had prayed: "In the joy of Christmas, let us welcome the ...

Pope Francis has long made prison ministry an important part of his priestly vocation and has visited Rebibbia often since ...

Pope Francis visited Rebibbia prison near Rome to open a 'Holy Door' as part of the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, a milestone marking hope and renewal. This historic act by the pontiff highlights his focus ...