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Examines the religious and political role and significance of art and architecture in the Vatican.

My encounter with Pope John Paul II on a pilgrimage to Rome. Getting lost in the Vatican, among 700,000 people, and how I found my way.

This article briefly describes the events leading up to a memorable wedding at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Did the Vatican collaborate with the Israeli oligarchy to remove Yitzhak Rabin?

A political and social review of the recent Vatican Guidelines for Pastoral Care of the Road, with pros, cons, law enforcement, and church priorities considered.

Vatican's "10 Commandments for Driving" is a reminder to all, not just Catholics, to drive more courteously.

Mexico City has infuriated the Vatican by signing an abortion bill into law.

Why are the Pope, and other Vatican officials stating that they are under attack by terrorists?

Backed by the College of Cardinals, the Vatican has authorized a number of new guidelines for practicing Roman Catholics in hopes of bolstering their rapidly declining numbers.

Short OP-ED piece about the harsh reaction by the Vatican against Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code"

The Holy See has denied reports that Pope Benedict XVI intends to combat Satanism and godlessness by ordering each diocese to appoint exorcists to fight demonic possession.

This article deals with the bizarre history of St. Peter's tomb, which lies in catacombs deep below the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome. Readers can learn how to be one of the select few to access these ancient crypts.

There are many older members of the Catholic Church who are very happy today.

This document lists many great reasons for driving, including family outings, getting the sick to the hospital and allowing people to experience other places and peoples, but the document also lists some evils of the automobile.

Pope and President talk about "regional and negotiated" solutions in Iraq; Putin's response to a defense shield. Bush's confirms pledge of $30 million to Africa.

There are many misconceptions and legends about the most famous library in the world.

The nefarious Mecha Pope has issued a challenge to Pope Benedict XVI.

The newly launched H2oNews.org web site provides Catholics with reliable, up-to-date multimedia information on news from the Vatican and other Catholic communities around the world.

Daimler donates a custom designed Popemobile to the Vatican.

In a city with hundreds of churches, most of which are architectural gems, three churches in Chicago have been chosen by the Vatican as Catholic Basilicas.

The Vatican has recently started a low-cost, charter-based airline service from Rome to carry pilgrims to Catholic shrines in Europe. The airline refused pilgrims to bring home bottles of Lourdes holy water.

The cauldron that is Jerusalem is having the heat turned up by a series of planned events, the concerted efforts of Roman wolves in sheep's clothing, orchestrated by the Vatican.

The Vatican has said that non-Catholics are suffering from a "wound" and do not belong to the true church, which is the Catholic Church.

The Vatican's newly released Drivers' Ten Commandments offer valuable teachings about respect for life. But their gimmicky nature might erode the significance of the Ten Commandments.

The Vatican pressures Israel to surrender Mount Zion in Jerusalem

Monaco is the second smallest independent state on the European continent, following the Vatican. The country sits on the eastern border of France, and shares much of their culture, including language, money, and expectations of visitors.

The Vatican has issued a document that addresses road rage and a host of other "occassions of sin."

Deliver Us From Evil, the documentary directed by Amy Berg and filmed on location in Ireland, California and Vatican city is in competition for Best Documentary Feature at the upcoming Oscars.

The Vatican announced today that actor George Clooney will be beatified for "his work in Ocean's 11, Syriana and Darfur."

Gabriel Allon, a world famous art restorer and a retired assassin employed by a branch of Israeli intelligence reporting directly to the Prime Minister. The Vatican is attacked and the philosophy of anti-terrorism is explored.

Assisi ranks among Italy's most popular tourist attractions, being right up there with the wonders of Rome or the canals of Venice. It is, in fact, the most popular religious destination in Italy, aside from Vatican City.

My unique experience at the renowned Association for Research and Enlightenment included exposure to many books, meditation, and my first ever full-body massage.

Rome has the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Forum, but why not get off the usual and beaten touristy path to discover the following three sites?

provides Christians with a blueprint for living a Christ-like life and a guide for relationships with our church family.

To Leonardo da Vinci, "art" meant skill, "science" meant knowledge, and as such, they were not independent fields of human creativity

Canterbury started as a Roman colony. It is most famous as Britain's place of pilgrimage after the death of Saint Thomas Becket.

Based in London, England, the story of Hellsing revolves around the Hellsing organization, a secret agency that acts independently of the government with one mission in mind: Destroy all vampires!

It was late at night, but the streets were still crowded. The narrow alleyways were made even more congested by the overwhelming presence of merchants.

Lynn Viehl effortlessly combines genres for a thrilling, satisfying, and wholly original read with "If Angels Burn."

An unforgettable trip to Hawaii by two 50 yr old kids. My fourth
cruise. Sweet cruise emplohees, fantastic food, fun, games,
and a trip to the sexiest beach that almost turned out tragic.

"Life is One Big Adventure", while informing about the popularity of adventure travel packages, profiles three esteemed travel companies, Abercrombie & Kent, Travcoa and G.A.P. and the variety of excursions they have available.

I'm tired of hearing the missing-heroes report, because it isn't true. The world is full of heroes. Heroes and heroines abound.

According to the 12th Century Irish prophet, St. Malachy, there will be a finite number of popes -- and we're getting pretty near the end of his list. Is Benedict XVI the second to last Bishop of Rome?

The Renaissance was a time of reawakening in the world of art and literature. New ideas were born, old styles were resurrected, and the world seemed to come alive for the first time in many centuries.

The Roman Catholic Church is considered the most powerful church in Italy, and with good reason.

An Internet search for online dating turned up a plethora of dating sites, as well as articles announcing the end of the negative stigma associated with meeting someone online. The stigma may be dissipating, but it is not gone.

With the passing of Pope John Paul II, there is much speculation about what the new pope will bring to the table.

Review tips on making the most out of any trip to Rome, Italy. Discover romance, culture and history wrapped into a vacation made in paradise.

The U.S. mainstream media are frequently accused by the right of being too liberal. But consider the following.