(THE CONVERSATION) For over 40 years, six people from Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, have claimed to see and speak with the Virgin Mary. For almost as long, hordes of pilgrims have ...

Formally known as the Cathedra Sancti Petri Apostoli, or more simply as Cathedra Petri, the chair has held a revered place in ...

Because the Vatican has published very little over the centuries about its finances and investments, most people don't know how it makes money as a sovereign city-state with its own economy.

LANDOVER, Md. – Somehow, handing the ball off to an offensive lineman for a fumble on the goal line with the game hanging in the balance wasn’t the most embarrassing thing the Chicago Bears ...

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa has been preacher of the Papal Household since 1980, when he was appointed by St. John Paul... Read more ...

The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears on a 52-yard Hail Mary completion from quarterback Jayden Daniels to wide receiver Noah Brown. The Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears on ...

Eventually, the Stations of the Cross became an important catechetical tool, and the popularity of this devotion inspired some of the greatest examples of medieval Christian art. Some scholars ...

The New Orleans Saints may be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, but at least they can count on continued prayers ...

This tour provides a deep dive into the sprawling history contained within the walls of the Vatican City’s iconic sites. Ready for an unforgettable journey through history, art, politics, and religion ...

The Vatican and Beijing signed a secret agreement in 2018 on the sensitive issue of appointing bishops in China. (Photo from Pexels) China has reached an agreement with the Vatican to extend for ...

Our Art History program offers courses in a wide variety of historical areas and subjects. You can explore Byzantine art, Chinese painting, or contemporary works in every imaginable medium. You will ...