After more than a century of construction, the new St. Peter’s Basilica was finally consecrated on November 18, 1626. The finished basilica is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque ...

New renovations and AI-powered digital tours offer visitors a chance to see the historic site ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Pope welcomes Christmas at newly restored St. Peter's Basilica.

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days. Apr 23 CBS News New York ...

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell asperges incense around the body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, where he will lie in state for ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing ...

Program at St. Peter's Basilica teaches new generation how to restore ancient treasures 03:50. St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church, stands as a testament to breathtaking architecture ...

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican is marking the 500th anniversary of St. Peter's Basilica with an exhibit featuring Michelangelo's model of the church dome and an ancient inscription reading "Peter is ...

The Fabric of St. Peter, founded in 1506 as an institution of the Holy See to preserve and safeguard the basilica, will also launch a new website and app for visitors.

It seems, then, that the unveiling of a new sound system in St. Peter’s Basilica couldn’t have had better timing. It was inaugurated on July 23, after 10 months of work, ...

Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell asperges incense around the body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, where he will lie in state for ...

St. Peter’s Basilica is open for the general public to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing at attention.