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.

Twice a week, the utility’s workers use a machine developed for swimming pools to suck up the coins from the basin. During ...

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 ...

Italy’s history is unmatched, leaving behind examples of its vast legacy, such as the Colosseum in Rome, a symbol of the ...

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

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis made a visit on Thursday to one of the largest prison complexes in Italy, opening a special ...

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 ...