A skeleton recovered from a Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators ...

Over 2,300 years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, but he remains one of the most famous historical figures ...

Though dramatic images of ancient Roman gladiators fighting great beasts like lions and tigers have appeared in books and ...

A large necropolis discovered in an ancient oasis provides a missing piece to the archaeological puzzle of the Iron Age, officials said. Screengrab from the United Arab Emirates' Department of Culture ...

There have been twelve Greek Popes in the history of the papacy, with Saint Peter considered to be the first Catholic leader.

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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, setting off mourning in the Catholic world and ...

Pope Francis’ image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mourned his death in Rome at the age of 88. Artists created ...

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated a Memorial Mass on Friday, April 25, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the ...

ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump will be among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending Saturday’s ...

A memorial Mass is underway in San Bernardino to honor Pope Francis, whose funeral will take place in Vatican City on ...

“The biggest mistake in the movie was the admission of a cardinal in pectore into the conclave,” said Reese. “If the name is ...