Made almost entirely of heavy masonry, the dome stretches 138 feet in diameter and rises 452 feet above the street ... designing the majority of St. Peter's Basilica, the 71-year-old Michelangelo ...

Pilgrims, the faithful and visitors to St Peter's Basilica in Rome offered information, services and tools thanks to a new ...

Discover the intricate details and artwork of St. Peter’s Basilica on a three-hour guided tour. Climb the stairs to St. Peter’s Basilica Dome and take a moment to enjoy views of Rome’s skyline, as ...

With public gatherings, including Masses, banned in many countries to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Pope Francis delivers a unique Easter Vigil mass in St Peter's Basilica. We acknowledge ...

The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and is renowned for its stunning architecture. What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on ...

Construction of St. Peter’s Basilica began in 1506 under Pope Julius II and wrapped up 109 years later, under Paul V in 1615. The basilica is home to many artifacts of the Catholic Church ...

A winningly intimate oasis amidst Rome's overwhelming tourist bustle.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica to mark the start of the ... with the jubilee cross above their heads, and moving in prayer along the Via della Conciliazione, until ...

Made almost entirely of heavy masonry, the dome stretches 138 feet in diameter and rises 452 feet above the street ... designing the majority of St. Peter's Basilica, the 71-year-old Michelangelo ...