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Archaeologists in Bulgaria uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week.

Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...

Archaeologists in Frankfurt (Main) have uncovered a groundbreaking historical artifact: a silver amulet believed to be the ...

After the conquests of Alexander the Great in Egypt, the Ptolemaic dynasty established Alexandria, the jewel of the ...

Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to ...

The church bells still ring in Syria’s ancient Christian enclaves, but their sound carries a bittersweet resonance. Two weeks ...

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Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.

Roman Pagan celebrations in December hold major similarities to modern-day Christmas festivities, but how did they come to be?

To the faithful who go on pilgrimage to Rome, the Pope grants a special 'indulgence' or remission of their sins.