And the one inside the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, on the Esquiline Hill, is much quieter. “Sistine”, it turns out, is not a word reserved for a place of transcendent heavenly beauty.

And the one inside the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, on the Esquiline Hill, is much quieter. “Sistine”, it turns out, is not a word reserved for a place of transcendent heavenly beauty.

The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, sometimes referred to simply as Frari, is a gothic-style church that was finished in the 14th century. The exterior is minimal in comparison to ...

A church in Baliwag, Bulacan and another in Metro Manila have been granted spiritual ties with known basilicas in Italy.

The epicenter of Roman Catholicism, St. Peter's Basilica is centered in Vatican City and is renowned for its stunning architecture. What's more, it's open daily for free. (Though it's closed on ...