Thousands of people have begun filing through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his ...

The decision by Pope Francis to break with tradition and be buried at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome rather than the Vatican is shining a spotlight on the 5th-century basilica dedicated ...

London’s National Gallery marks its bicentenary this year. Founded by parliament, for the people, its holdings represent a dazzling national vision of an ‘ideal’ collection. Italy is famous for its ...