National Catholic Reporter

One year later, Pope Francis' tomb remains a major Roman pilgrimage point

Since Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary on April 27, 2025, the basilica has been transformed from a prominent Roman church into one of the city's major pilgrimage sites for admirers ...
The Boston Pilot

Local churches welcome St. Francis Jubilee Year pilgrims

The three seconds she spent admiring the bones of St. Francis were three of the most electrifying of Sister Joanne Schatzlein ...
ancient-origins

Seven Secrets of St. Peter’s Dome

Rome has been called the city of domes. The greatest of them sits majestically atop St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest and grandest church in the world. By law, no building in Rome’s city center may ...
Georgia Bulletin

Father Richard Wise’s four decades of service remembered

Father Richard Paul Wise, ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1981, died May 13. He served numerous parishes ...
Roaming My Planet on MSN

5 days in Rome: Our first-timer itinerary with day trips

5 days in Rome itinerary with day trips, food tips, transportation advice, and must-see sights for first-time visitors.

‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ To Be Spun off Under New Company After Embracer Chair Calls Its IP ‘Among The Most Undervalued in the Industry’

Lord of the Rings” owner Embracer is set to spin the Tolkien IP as well as other legacy properties such as “Tomb Raider” into ...
National Catholic RegisterOpinion

Pope Leo’s Welcome Act of Remembrance and Tribute — and Reconciliation

COMMENTARY: John Paul explicitly attributed his survival of the shooting to the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima.

Wise leadership pays off. Here’s how to apply it in the workplace

In a global context marked by chaos and turbulence, technological advancements, health crises, marketplace alterations, ...

The 15 best things to do in Palma de Mallorca

From the gothic cathedral to Miró‘s studio, explore the city’s best attractions with our expert guide Anna Nicholas is a ...
Ancient Origins

Giant 13th-Century Warrior’s Saber Unearthed at ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Russia

In a remarkable archaeological find that challenges our understanding of medieval weaponry, researchers in Russia’s Astrakhan region have unearthed an exceptionally large saber in a 13th-century male ...