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Travel May 1

Archaeologists unearth strange head depicting Roman god beneath Catholic basilica

The Appian Way Regional Park in Rome announced its recent farewell to a "beautiful" stone head dating back to antiquity. It was discovered during the excavation of a fifth-century basilica.

Politics April 29

Houston Rockets owner among trio of Trump ambassador nominees confirmed by Senate

On Tuesday, Tom Barrack, Tilman Fertitta and Warren Stephens three of President Trump's top ambassador nominees, faced their Senate confirmation votes.

Pope Francis April 26

Conclave ‘very, very different’ from US elections; ‘anything could happen’, according to expert

While a conclave is unique from U.S. presidential elections, people often consider pope prospects as Republicans or Democratics.

Pope Francis April 26

Pope Francis bestows legacy of mercy, service, financial reform, environmental protection

Pope Francis' 12-year papacy was dedicated to highlighting equality in the Catholic Church and informing on the state of climate change in the world.

Pope Francis April 26

What to expect from the Novendiali, a 9-day period of prayer, mourning and remembrance

What to expect from the Novendiali, a nine-day period of mourning and remembrance following the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis April 23

Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

Pope Francis' Mass is scheduled for April 26. He is to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

Pope Francis April 22

The long line of the papacy: Francis' death renews focus on the church's most powerful figures

Peter was the first pontiff of the Catholic church, and several popes have been considered "great" in the interim.

Pope Francis April 21

Theologian on 'Conclave' accuracy, expectations for next secretive event after Pope Francis' death

International theologian says "Conclave" film "fairly accurate" to what is expected at a real papal conclave. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2015.

Pope Francis April 21

Pope Francis revealed burial wishes just days after becoming pope in 2013

Pope Francis revealed the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore as his final resting place just days after becoming pope in 2013.

Pope Francis April 21

What is the papal conclave: Inside the ancient process of choosing the next pope

After a pope dies – or in very rare cases, resigns – the Catholic Church chooses its next leader through an ancient electoral process called the papal conclave. Here's how it works.

Archaeology April 21

Archaeologists unearth millennia-old lecture hall from 'impressive' ancient high school

A Germany university revealed the discovery of an ancient Greek lecture hall in Agrigento, Italy — highlighting important parallels between ancient and modern education.