The 14,000-ton, five-century-old dome of St. Peter’s Basilica will debut new lighting ... technical operations are being carried out during the night to check the light intensity, which will ...

Minecraft, the popular video game known for its blocky, pixelated graphics, has launched a new educational edition that challenges students to explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROME (CNS) -- Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists to ...

AI for Cultural Heritage,” to promote the historical significance of St. Peter’s Basilica. Players follow the Sanpietrini, a group of highly skilled workers responsible for the reception ...

For centuries, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican has stood as one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landmarks—home to breathtaking art, architecture, and stories that have shaped history.

2, led prayers for 45 minutes on a chilly, rainy night Monday ... said they prayed for the pope at daily Mass earlier at St. Peter’s Basilica, and decided to come back. Like many, they found ...

In a world where kids are consistently glued to their screens and Minecraft rules the digital playground, the Vatican is stepping up its game - literally. Vatican officials have unveiled "Peter is ...

There are four major basilicas — all in Rome, Italy, including St. Peter's Basilica inside the Vatican — and nearly 2,000 minor basilicas worldwide. According to the U.S. Conference of ...