Despite rumors, there's no plan for a restaurant on the roof of St. Peter's -- just an expansion of the visitable area and of existing modest refreshments.
The Nativity will include representations of important spiritual figures from the region of Campania, along with other architectural and culinary references.
This priest's parish is unique: It consists only of the church itself and the Square in front of it. Still, he performs hundreds of baptisms and dozens of weddings each year.
The first will decorate St. Peter's Square alongside the Christmas tree, while the second will adorn Paul VI Hall where the Pope holds audiences during winter.
St. Peter’s Basilica and Microsoft teamed up to create several new artificial intelligence-enhanced initiatives to bring this Church and its history to life.
Sts. Peter and Paul were the main characters of a moving theatrical performance, acted out under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica on June 30, 2024.
As is the case every year during Holy Week, thousands of flowers will be sent from the Netherlands to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter.
The two Baroque fountains help create a harmonious sense of symmetry that has been captured by many photographers over the years.
A tradition going back to 1982, the 2023 Vatican Christmas tree will be decorated in preparation for the lighting ceremony on December 9
This Christmas, the Vatican's nativity scene in St. Peter's Square will bring visitors back to the first "live nativity," created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223.
St. Peter's Basilica will be getting a new statue of the Korean martyr, St. Andrew Kim Taegon. Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik talks about this saint's witness.
In light of the start of the Synod on Synodality, an ecumenical prayer vigil will be held at St. Peter's Square on September 30.
Pope Francis led the midday Angelus on this Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, offering a reflection about his first Predecessor.
St. Peter's Basilica has created a new prayer dedicated to its patron featuring 12 stations to reflect on his life. Keep reading to find out more!
St. Peter’s Basilica has organized several events leading up to St. Peter’s feast day, celebrated with St. Paul on June 29. Aleteia gives you a glimpse!
On June 10, 29 Nobel Prize winners will sign a document on human fraternity at St. Peter's Square. The Pope will not be able to participate due to his health.
On June 10, St. Peter's Square will host an "International Meeting on Human Fraternity," which will be attended by Nobel prize winners and young people.
