VATICAN CITY (RNS) Fifty inmates from a Rome jail were given a private tour of the Vatican Museums on Sunday (Sept. 13), setting the tone for Pope Francis' visit to a U.S. prison later this month and emphasizing his concern for people on the margins.
Pope Francis delivers a blessing from his studio's window overlooking St. Peter's Square on the occasion of the Angelus noon prayer at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Photo: Gregorio Borgia, AP. Image 1 of 6. Faithful gather in St. Peter's Square …
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has opened its doors, temporarily, to 50 inmates from Rome's Rebibbia prison.
Rome, Italy – Georgetown University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Thompson said after the Hoyas win on Sunday night that, while he would be preparing for the team's next game (on Tuesday), he was eagerly looking forward to seeing the Vatican.
Many historians and scholars have also hinted the Church has hidden the existence of various Biblical relics, either the relics themselves, or reliable documentation as to their whereabouts, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, the True …
Crews have already spent two days shooting an episode at an Ethiopian Orthodox Church in the centre of the 5,000-strong ‘Jungle’ camp in Calais.
My 2 choices are: – A: Early morning – See St. Peter's at open 7am or 7:30am, then go to Vatican Museum by 8:30/9am and head straight to Sistine Chapel. If I head straight to Sistine Chapel, can I back track to come back and …
Mary Hudd uncovered some brickwork beneath the front lawn of her home in Wiltshire during the evacuation of some trees, which was later found to be a mix of Saxon and medieval structures
Montreal (AFP) – A full-size recreation of the glorious Michelangelo frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel — entirely in photographs — will from Friday be on display in Montreal. The 33 photographs of the frescoes will be …
The ark, an ornate cabinet, was used in the first Emanuel Synagogue on Reno and Dewey, synagogue leaders said. They said the ark was restored just in time to be placed in the new Gardner chapel. Such arks are symbols of the biblical Ark of the Covenant …
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