Francis also visited St. Mary ... earth; simple, without particular decoration.” He asked that the tomb be placed in the aisle next to the Pauline Chapel, where an important Marian icon, the ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Named after St. Peter, who was a fisherman and ... Some pontiffs, such as Pope Benedict XVI, opted for daily wear, while Pope John Paul II often wore an alternative ring (or a ring-shaped crucifix ...

Can’t tell a conclave from a congregation? A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a ...

Westminster Abbey, and St Paul’s, Winchester, and Lichfield cathedrals all display icons prominently. Mr Hart and Dr Bradley are among established UK-based iconographers who report a growing demand ...

Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

Crowds Flock to Newest Catholic Saint in Assisi — a Millennial ... across town as Francis in his simple brown habit. One store owner picked up a blessed icon the first time she went to the ...

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivered his 2025 State of the City ... noting one-third of downtown office space is vacant while housing is over 90% full. "The truth is simple: If we want more ...

St. John Paul II rewrote the regulations ... Benedict modified some of John Paul’s 1996 conclave rules, most notably excluding his vision that a pope could be elected by a simple majority if voting ...