Eric J. Lyman

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Russell Crowe Meets Pope Francis but Leaves Without a ‘Noah’ Endorsement

Actor Russell Crowe met Pope Francis and received a blessing, but no endorsement for the film.

Russell Crowe Meets Pope Francis but Leaves Without a ‘Noah’ Endorsement

Russell Crowe really wants Pope Francis to see ‘Noah’

Actor Russell Crowe is using social media to try to cajole Pope Francis into seeing his latest film, the controversial “Noah,” which stars Crowe as...

February 26, 2014

Russell Crowe really wants Pope Francis to see ‘Noah’

On Anniversary of Resignation, Benedict XVI Has No Regrets

Pope Benedict XVI, now retired and living in seclusion inside the Vatican, is at peace in his new role and believes history will vindicate his...

February 12, 2014

On Anniversary of Resignation, Benedict XVI Has No Regrets

Near St. Peter’s, An Ancient Burial Site Opens to the Public

In the first century B.C., a grassy hillside just north of what is now St. Peter’s Square was used as a burial place for local Romans.

January 30, 2014

Near St. Peter’s, An Ancient Burial Site Opens to the Public

John Kerry Makes First Vatican Visit, Hints at Obama Meeting With Pope Francis

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Vatican counterpart for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday (Jan. 14).

January 15, 2014

John Kerry Makes First Vatican Visit, Hints at Obama Meeting With Pope Francis

Vatican to Display Bones of St. Peter For the First Time

The Vatican said it would display for the first time bones believed to be the mortal remains of St. Peter, the leader of Jesus’ 12 apostles, to...

November 12, 2013

Vatican to Display Bones of St. Peter For the First Time

Pope to Canonize John Paul II and John XXIII in April

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be formally declared saints on April 27, 2014, the Vatican said Monday. Pope Francis made the announcement...

October 01, 2013

Pope to Canonize John Paul II and John XXIII in April