One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

A record number of cardinals are eligible to vote for the next pope – 135 are under 80, although at least two will not be ...

The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s ...

If you turn the clock back to the early 20th Century, you’ll find a treasure of very talented people who became household ...

Peter the Apostle was appointed as the first bishop of Rome – or pope – in 30 AD, and held that post for between 34 and 38 years.The Roman Catholic popes of the past 147 yearsFrancis – March 13, 2013 ...

To do this week: book talks, a makers market, Femme Fatale’s dance party, Varietopia, and a David Lynch retrospective.

A snapshot of the papacies of the 11 modern popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.

Ahram Online highlights a selection of do-not-miss events this week from 30 April to 7 May in Cairo, Alexandria, and Aswan.

Antonius Hotel has earned its place as the top hotel in Tartu, according to TripAdvisor travelers. With its luxurious amenities, outstanding service, and rich history, it’s no wonder that the hotel is ...

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

The University of Pennsylvania violated federal civil rights law by allowing transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to compete on its women’s team during the 2021-22 season and use the ...

They came from around the world to rejoice in the naming of the first millennial saint, but they ended up bidding farewell to Pope Francis instead ...