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A woman now leads a department in the Vatican. It's a big step, but not enough
Pope Francis has said he wants to give women greater leadership roles in the Roman Catholic Church. If he really wants to ...
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Italy's Historic Landmarks From A Drone's Eye View
Soar over Italy’s most breathtaking landmarks with this stunning drone footage. Marvel at the ancient grandeur of the ...
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'Renewal and transformation of the world': Pope Francis opens the Jubilee
The pope’s wheelchair came to a stop before the small Holy Door, typically sealed, in the grand St. Peter’s Basilica. According to tradition and a ritual largely unchanged since the 1500s ...
An expert’s honest review of every major city in Italy
But also how ancient roots mean it’s hard to find any city in Italy, whatever the size, without a compelling historic heart.
8 most beautiful churches from the Arab world, from Cairo to Abu Dhabi
From the believed birthplace of Jesus Christ in Palestine, to a minimalist marvel in Abu Dhabi, these houses of worship are testament to the Middle East's unbroken links to the origins of Christianity ...
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St. Thomas enters the mid-major top 25 for the first time ever
The St. Paul-based men's college basketball team ... In the latest mid-major top-25 poll, the Tommies (12-5) are ranked No. 25. It's the first time the Tommies have been ranked in it — and ...
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St. Peter’s Holy Doors see more than half million pilgrims in two weeks
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it. From Dec. 24, when the pope ...
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Pope Francis Appoints Simona Brambilla as First Woman in Major Vatican Role
Pope Francis (L) greets nuns as he celebrates the Holy mass of the Epiphany in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Jan. 6, 2025. Women made up 23.4 percent of employees in the Vatican ...
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Pope wraps up busy Christmas season by calling for culture of welcome in Christian communities
Francis said Monday that the star, in guiding humanity to God, doesn’t discriminate among ethnic, linguistic or national ...
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Pope wraps up busy Christmas season by calling for culture of welcome in Christian communities
(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Pope Francis, center, holds the cross as he presides over an Epiphany mass in St.Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) ...
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The Complete Vatican Tour with St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Skip-the-Line Tickets
As one of the only Context tours to include all three historic sites — the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica — you’ll enjoy the incredible value of experiencing these famous ...
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Peter Schrager reveals Nos. 1-3 of his Top 10 breakout players of 2023
NFL Network's Kyle Brandt and Peter Schrager break down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen career paths from 2018. Detroit Lions superfan and actor ...