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After 144 Years And Millions Spent, Why Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica Remains A Timeless Icon
On June 10, Pope Leo XIV officiated a solemn mass at the Sagrada Familia Basilica, commemorating the 100th anniversary of archietct Antoni Gaudi's death, and blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Basilica Linked To "Father Of Architecture"
Archaeologists plan to continue excavations at the site to uncover more remains and open it to the public in the future.
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Shocking Video Shows Man Urinating On Sacred Altar At St Peter's Basilica During Mass
Local media reported that Pope Francis was informed and "shocked to learn of the news".
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Dostoevsky To Proust, Pope Francis Lists His Favourite Authors
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encouraged young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
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Man Strips, Stands Naked In Vatican Church To Protest Ukraine War: Report
A man visiting St Peter's Basilica on Thursday stripped off his clothes and stood naked on the church's main altar in what appeared to be a protest against the war in Ukraine, a Vatican source said.
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Russia Welcomes Vatican's Offer To Mediate But Says Ukraine Not On Board
The Kremlin said on Monday that it welcomed a Vatican offer to provide a negotiating platform to resolve the Ukraine conflict, but that Kyiv's position made this impossible.
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Pics: Vatican-Themed Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
Shreebhumi Sporting Club, which is known for their enthralling new themes every year, has chosen the St Peters Basilica at the Vatican City this year.
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Goa's Basilica Of Bom Jesus To Be Closed For 1 Month For Restoration Work
The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, a major tourist attraction, would be closed for visitors and parishioners for a month from November 5 as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will take up its restoration work, a church priest has said.
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"Don't Let Church Failings Distance You From God": Pope Francis On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis led the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church's failings lead them away from accepting God's love.
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Devastating Floods In Venice "The Result Of Climate Change", Says Mayor
Venice's mayor called the city a disaster zone on Wednesday after the second highest tide ever recorded swept through it overnight, flooding its historic basilica and leaving many squares and alleyways deep under water.
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Spain's Sagrada Familia Finally Gets Building Permit... After 137 Years
Construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia may have started 137 years ago, but the emblematic basilica only got a building permit... on Friday.
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Thousands Reach Shrine Basilica In Tamil Nadu For Easter Celebrations
Thousands of devotees have thronged the Shrine Basilica in Tamil Nadu's Vailankanni for Easter celebrations.
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Slovakia's Ice Church In Tatra Mountains Draws Visitors Closer To Heaven
At 1,285 metres above sea level, the ice replica of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome is higher than any of Slovakia's 4,158 churches, more than half of them Roman Catholic.
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Pope Francis Likens Refugee Holding Centres To 'Concentration Camps'
Pope Francis urged governments on Saturday to get migrants and refugees out of holding centres, saying many had become 'concentration camps'.
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McDonald's Heads To The Vatican
McDonald's on Friday opened a restaurant around the corner from St. Peter's Square, on the ground floor of a Vatican-owned building. According to McDonald's Italy website, the new location offers WiFi, accommodates birthday parties and serves the "Sweety," a burger bun filled with Nutella.
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After 144 Years And Millions Spent, Why Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Basilica Remains A Timeless Icon
On June 10, Pope Leo XIV officiated a solemn mass at the Sagrada Familia Basilica, commemorating the 100th anniversary of archietct Antoni Gaudi's death, and blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ
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Archaeologists Discover Ancient Basilica Linked To "Father Of Architecture"
Archaeologists plan to continue excavations at the site to uncover more remains and open it to the public in the future.
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Shocking Video Shows Man Urinating On Sacred Altar At St Peter's Basilica During Mass
Local media reported that Pope Francis was informed and "shocked to learn of the news".
-
Dostoevsky To Proust, Pope Francis Lists His Favourite Authors
Pope Francis's bookish side emerged Sunday, after the Vatican published a letter in which the pontiff encouraged young priests to read --- while revealing that he himself likes the great tragedies.
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Man Strips, Stands Naked In Vatican Church To Protest Ukraine War: Report
A man visiting St Peter's Basilica on Thursday stripped off his clothes and stood naked on the church's main altar in what appeared to be a protest against the war in Ukraine, a Vatican source said.
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Russia Welcomes Vatican's Offer To Mediate But Says Ukraine Not On Board
The Kremlin said on Monday that it welcomed a Vatican offer to provide a negotiating platform to resolve the Ukraine conflict, but that Kyiv's position made this impossible.
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Pics: Vatican-Themed Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
Shreebhumi Sporting Club, which is known for their enthralling new themes every year, has chosen the St Peters Basilica at the Vatican City this year.
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Goa's Basilica Of Bom Jesus To Be Closed For 1 Month For Restoration Work
The Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, a major tourist attraction, would be closed for visitors and parishioners for a month from November 5 as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will take up its restoration work, a church priest has said.
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"Don't Let Church Failings Distance You From God": Pope Francis On Christmas Eve
Pope Francis led the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church's failings lead them away from accepting God's love.
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Devastating Floods In Venice "The Result Of Climate Change", Says Mayor
Venice's mayor called the city a disaster zone on Wednesday after the second highest tide ever recorded swept through it overnight, flooding its historic basilica and leaving many squares and alleyways deep under water.
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Spain's Sagrada Familia Finally Gets Building Permit... After 137 Years
Construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia may have started 137 years ago, but the emblematic basilica only got a building permit... on Friday.
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Thousands Reach Shrine Basilica In Tamil Nadu For Easter Celebrations
Thousands of devotees have thronged the Shrine Basilica in Tamil Nadu's Vailankanni for Easter celebrations.
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Slovakia's Ice Church In Tatra Mountains Draws Visitors Closer To Heaven
At 1,285 metres above sea level, the ice replica of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome is higher than any of Slovakia's 4,158 churches, more than half of them Roman Catholic.
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Pope Francis Likens Refugee Holding Centres To 'Concentration Camps'
Pope Francis urged governments on Saturday to get migrants and refugees out of holding centres, saying many had become 'concentration camps'.
-
McDonald's Heads To The Vatican
McDonald's on Friday opened a restaurant around the corner from St. Peter's Square, on the ground floor of a Vatican-owned building. According to McDonald's Italy website, the new location offers WiFi, accommodates birthday parties and serves the "Sweety," a burger bun filled with Nutella.
