This is a time for great rejoicing and liturgical renewal. The official version of the Roman Missal is called the Latin Typical Edition. In 2002 the Holy See approved the Third Typical Edition of ...

As the Bishop of Rome he is the head of the Latin or Roman rite. This is by far the largest rite in the Church. It was founded by St. Peter in Rome around 42 A.D. The current Eucharistic liturgy ...

86 x 121 cm. (33.9 x 47.6 in.) ...

The origins of this festival of love, which dates back at least to the medieval era, remain obscure, as does the identity of the Roman martyr honored by the Church on this date. Saint Valentine is ...

The archaeologist explained that dogs were sometimes sacrificed to "purify land and houses" before construction began, as documented in the works of Roman scholar Varro. MORE ROMAN BREAKTHROUGHS: ...