The Greek Orthodox Church of the Pantocrator in Patras, Greece, stands out for having been modeled after Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.

If you’re planning a trip to Venice, you are in for a treat! Venice is such a pretty city, full of interesting things to see ...

The exterior is minimal in comparison to Saint Mark's Basilica because the Franciscans who built it wanted the building to emulate their beliefs on living a life of poverty. The interior ...

Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis after his death last month. The Mass comes before the private ...

If you look closely at the center gable on the exterior of the basilica, you can even see a statue of St. Mark along with Venice's emblem: a lion with wings. This elaborate church sits on the ...

Francis is breaking with recent tradition and will be buried in the St. Mary Major Basilica, where a simple ... D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings WWII vets ...

Along with the Pauline Chapel, constructed two decades later, it contributes significantly to the basilica’s exterior ... to mark the beginning of Holy Week leading up to Easter. As one of the four ...

A Catholic pilgrim from southern India, Mary Eliza Sajeev, 19, exited the gaping doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday ... They came to mark history, to snap a photo, to tell others ...

The Vatican has officially designated St. Edward Catholic church in Palm Beach as a minor basilica. St. Edward is ... Bishop Gerald Barbarito will mark the designation with a Votive Mass at ...

Located in the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica is a masterpiece of Italo-Byzantine architecture ... The cathedral’s plain exterior contrasts with its opulent interior, adorned with gilded ...