The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

Pope Francis will be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, a basilica full of light, history, and deep personal meaning ...

However, long before electricity and supermarkets, salt held a sacred place in society. It preserved meat, cured fish, and ...

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate ...

As early as 2015, Pope Francis had expressed the desire to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a fifth-century ...

The ancient silver coins feature the images of 11 Roman emperors and empresses, including Nero and Marcus Aurelius.

In this three-hour Ancient Rome tour, we will look closely at this period and how, under the influence of the first emperors, Rome rapidly developed into one of the greatest capitals of the ancient ...

Hundreds gather at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for prayers for the late pontiff led by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, ...

The death of a Pope triggers a centuries-old ritual involving the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of papal ...

Mysterious Roman ‘Sorcerer’s Treasure Trove’ With Bizarre Items Discovered by Archaeologists in Pompeii The ancient city of ...

Discover the meaning behind conclave, Camerlengo and more terms used as the Catholic Church prepares for a new leader ...

Cardinals have begun preparing for the funeral of Pope Francis, with world leaders expected to attend the ceremony in advance ...