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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...
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Vatican City from the Sky: Drone Views of St. Peter’s and the Sistine Chapel.
Take a flight high above the heart of Vatican City with this captivating drone footage, showcasing the grandeur of St.
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Conclave key spots: Where the papal election unfolds in the Vatican
From the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Square, locations in the Vatican where the new pope’s election will play out in the ...
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Key spots in the Vatican for the papal election
In centuries past, the cardinals slept in corridors and rooms of the Apostolic Palace itself during the conclave ...
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A visit to the Pope's lesser-known home church
Most people think the Pope's church is St. Peter's Basilica. But as the Bishop of Rome, his actual seat is in a church on the other side of Rome called St. John Lateran.
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
Other notable death in April include basketball Hall of Famer Dick Barnett, “Dennis the Menace” star Jay North, former ...
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Ugandan teen’s week of mourning Pope in Rome
It was simply surreal as a day before, on Easter Sunday, I watched the Pope bestow blessings on the congregation at St ...