Celebrating Constantine; Remembering the Martyrs

Colosseum Hosts Exhibit on 1,700th Anniversary of Edict of Milan

Rome, May 02, 2013 (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1041 hits

The Roman Colosseum is the 39th most visited monument in the world. Four million visitors a year enjoy tales of blood and gore, but this spring the monument has taken on a new guise. A new …

Rome's Horrors; The Colors of Love

Gosnell Trial Is a Lesson for the New and Old Worlds Alike

Rome, April 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1637 hits

Tourists from the United States tend to see ancient Rome like a distant mirror of their own culture. The ancient Romans were a people under a rule of law; they were resourceful and respected …

Doubting Thomas and an Unceasing Rivalry

A Guest From Florence

Rome, April 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1950 hits

The Galleria Borghese museum, one of Rome's jewels, hosted an usual guest from Florence during Holy Week. Verrocchio's statues of Doubting Thomas and Christ, usually found along Florence's …

So, What's in a Name?

Francis Evokes Tradition and Innovation

Rome, March 14, 2013 (Zenit.org) Elizabeth Lev | 1354 hits

On Wednesday, not only did the world receive a new pope, but also a new papal name with Pope Francis. An interesting and revealing selection, the name Francis evokes both tradition and …