Topic: St. Peter's Square

Pope Benedict sent his best wishes to countries celebrating the Lunar New Year as he addressed Vatican crowds gathered Sunday in St. Peter's...

Blessing of the Children in St. Peter's Square

Crowds of children, holding baby Jesus figurines, attend Angelus in the Vatican after a pastoral visit to a Roman parish by Pope Benedict . Rough...

Photos of the Day, June 8, 2011

Photos of the day selected by the Photo Editors of the National Post. . View yesterday's gallery. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images. A humpback whale is...
On Sunday, in a formal, public ceremony before hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI will proclaim “blessed”...
From The Nation On May 1, Pope Benedict XVI will beatify his predecessor, John Paul II, at a huge ceremony in St. Peter's Square in Rome...

The almanac

The almanac. Mar. 27, 2011 (United Press International) - Today is Sunday, March 27, the 86th day of 2011 with 279 to follow. . The moon is waning...

Reluctant peace doves refuse to leave Vatican

Doves of peace released by Pope Benedict XVI during the weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday refused to leave the Vatican and flew straight back in through the open window, an AFP photographer said.Embarrassed officials only managed to catch and re-release one ...

A Photographer's Guide To Travel

The passport web sites available online provide complete details couples with efficient, secure service so you can have your passport in hand quickly and easily.The beautiful country of India is near the top of the most photographed. The architecture of Jaipur ...

Decoding St. Peter's Square

Decoding St. Peter's Square CERTIFICATE IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN ART ELECTIVE (HALF-CREDIT PROGRAM). Yet there is far more to St. Peter's Square. This evening, the Rev. Joseph Fox describes what is behind the design of St. Peter's Square ...
Upon returning from his visit to Portugal, Pope Benedict was greeted by an estimated 150,000-plus supporters at St. Peter's Square on Sunday. But then yesterday, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva announced he will sign a law legalizing gay marriage, which ...