The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year —... Read more
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of... Read more
The relic dispayed just above the tomb of St. Peter will be accessible for public viewing until Dec. 8, the... Read more
Journalists donned hard hats on Tuesday to get a sneak peek of the nearly finished restorations, climbing the scaffolding to... Read more
While women have worked for the Fabbrica di San Pietro before, it is the first time women are officially part... Read more
Workers will scale the scaffolding surrounding the 92-feet-high canopy each day to meticulously clean the dust and grime that has... Read more
The mosaic was installed in the grottoes located beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Read more
The Vatican announced on Thursday that the soaring baldacchino over the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica will undergo a... Read more
The Vatican has announced an art competition in which your paintings can be displayed inside of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Invoking the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy, Pope Francis implored her in St. Peter’s... Read more
Their prayer intentions focused on those killed, wounded, and displaced by war, and included reflections on the past month’s work... Read more
The simple, 25-minute prayer service took place in a quiet St. Peter’s Square in front of Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz’s... Read more
The basilica will also host weekly candlelight rosary processions at 9 p.m. each Saturday in the month of October. Read more
St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn was the first native-Korean priest and one of the country’s earliest martyrs. Read more
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said Sept. 10 that he wanted to express gratitude to the pope and Catholics everywhere for... Read more
The new system debuted at the July 23 papal Mass for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
A Polish national stripped off his clothes and climbed onto the basilica’s high altar on June 1. Read more
From Michelangelo’s Pieta to a 12th-century painting, St. Peter’s Basilica contains priceless sacred art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight Saturday night as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of... Read more