The conflict between Roman and Judeo-Christian ideologies resulted in a series of significant events in ancient times. Christianity, which initially faced persecution, eventually gained widespread ...

A scene showing the persecution of Christians in ancient Rome, based on the painting, "The Christian Martyrs' Last Prayer," by Jean-Leon Gerome. Bettmann/Getty Images.

Rome's catacombs will open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 2, as part of the 7th edition of Day of the Catacombs.

Was the famous story of the Great Fire of Alexandria just a myth? Did Christians really burn the Library or is the truth more ...

After many years of serving the Roman Empire, Pliny the Younger was appointed imperial governor of the merged kingdoms of Bithynia and Pontus situated in Anatolia on the southern shores ...

Jacob Derry, a Pontifical North American College student and seminarian for the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, helped organize the almost 10-hour-long pilgrimage for more than 40 people on Monday.

Rome Newsroom, Feb 19, 2024 / 13:50 pm. Rome’s catacombs will open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 2, as part of the seventh edition ...

The principate produced many of ancient Rome’s greatest hits: the best writers and buildings, gladiator shows in the Colosseum, even some persecuted Christians. But quite a large share of the ...

Vatican City, Apr 17, 2025 / 07:00 am. Jubilee of Hope pilgrims are undertaking two ancient church pilgrimages this week to prayerfully prepare for Easter: St. Philip Neri’s Seven Churches ...