In the 6th century BC, the central location of the Forum was a busy market frequented by Roman citizens. Over time, the Patricks added temples, and as the republic grew, government buildings eventually covered the hilly plain leading to the famous Coliseum. The monuments and bones of the Forum have survived centuries of wars, victories, […]
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Since the pope first came to worldwide prominence in the late Middle Ages, he has been recognized as both a political and spiritual leader. His religious clout alone demands that the Vatican, the papal state fully under his control, would be filled with breathtaking structures and artwork. As visitors to the Vatican progress through St […]
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. Two of Chicago’s basilicas have had this honor since they were designed, but the third was only chosen as a basilica in 2003 by Pope John Paul II one […]