The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
In his first public address as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost extended a heartfelt message of peace and unity from the balcony of St...
World leaders, faithful pilgrims, and millions of mourners will gather in Vatican City to bid farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral..
Thousands of pilgrims and mourners from around the world are gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay their final..
The Vatican has released the first solemn images of Pope Francis lying in repose inside his private chapel. Dressed in red..
