Thousands of people began filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral. Throngs of the ...

At famous sacred sites, clothing can matter as much as the ticket. St. Peter’s Basilica, Sagrada Família, Bangkok’s Grand ...

St. Peter’s Basilica took over a century to build and consumed vast wealth and resources. When adjusted to modern values, its cost reaches staggering multi-billion-dollar estimates. This video breaks ...

Pope Leo XIV is adding a trip to France to his busy 2026 travel schedule. The Vatican confirmed Saturday the visit will be ...

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy ...

Rome has been called the city of domes. The greatest of them sits majestically atop St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest and grandest church in the world. By law, no building in Rome’s city center may ...

Shortly after white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney, the May 8 announcement from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican rocked the world: Cardinal Robert ...

Newsweek has broken down Pope Leo XIV's biggest moments on his first anniversary.

5 days in Rome itinerary with day trips, food tips, transportation advice, and must-see sights for first-time visitors.

Pope Leo has captured the hearts of the faithful through his papal trips, and events like canonizations and special liturgies ...