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5 Beach destinations that feature historic Catholic churches

Why not take a vacation to one of these sacred spots by the sea?

The catacombs of St. Patrick’s Old Basilica

These narrow underground alleys were constructed shortly after the establishment of Old Saint Patrick’s in 1815.

Ever heard of Saint Peter’s “Old Basilica”?

Rome wasn't built in a day. Nor did St. Peter's basilica.

A journey to St. Anne in Camprena, the ‘English Patient’ monastery

The 15th-century complex where 'The English Patient' was filmed is a now a diocese-run agriturismo.

The untold story of New York’s “floating churches”

Back when the city was the main American port, praying on water was “a thing.”

The day St. Joseph built a staircase in New Mexico

The Chapel of Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is home to an exceptional work of carpentry

Watch King Solomon’s Temple being rebuilt in 3D

The First Temple was virtually reconstructed following the description found in the First Book of Kings.

New Hampshire’s Cathedral of the Pines is a monument to interfaith worship

Built as a memorial to a fallen soldier, the chapel has hosted services from 75 different faiths.

How a Chicago parish designed a church based on its people

Demographic shifts led to the opening of a new church, with sacred art designed to resonate with the African-American Catholics who make up the parish.

The unusual shapes of post-colonial Indian churches

The desire to break free from colonial design sparkled some unique architectural structures.

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