For nearly 180 years, both the church and the town of Saint-Denis have been without that landmark steeple. Damaged by storms, it was dismantled in 1847, supposedly so it could be built back better.

Francis, 88, died on Monday at the Vatican. Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican. Maria Grazia ...

St Stephen’s Basilica: A national symbol named after Hungary’s first king The basilica was built in honour of Stephen’s legacy: the first king of Hungary, canonised in 1083 for his role in ...

President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, on March 4. The Blood ...

On Aventine Hill, a simple green door hides one of Rome’s most striking views. Through its tiny keyhole, St. Peter’s Basilica appears perfectly framed by the gardens of the Knights of Malta. The ...

Catholic clergy had to do some spiritual clean-up after someone urinated on one of the holiest places in Vatican City last Friday. People watched in horror as a grown man climbed the steps to the ...

Religious social media users have been up in arms after watching viral footage of a man urinating on a Vatican City altar during Mass. On October 10, Holy Mass took place at St. Peter’s Basilica as ...

A man is accused of urinating on the Altar of the Confession at St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, prompting a swift response from security personnel and drawing the attention of many visitors. Security ...