John Paul II

Visitors to the Vatican often overlook the historical significance of the building's floors, which are frequently made from re-purposed bits of ancient history.

You'd better watch where you walk the next time you visit the Vatican

The Vatican is dense with art and history — every arch, piece of art and ceiling has a story to tell. But so do the floors, which are easy to miss. Whether paved with marble from the Coliseum or sporting mosaics from ancient villas, the floors of the Vatican have much to tell.

You'd better watch where you walk the next time you visit the Vatican
A bronze statue inside the Vatican of the late Pope John Paul II, who died in 2005 and became a saint on April 27, 2014.

Want to become a saint without dying for the cause? It's not easy

Want to become a saint without dying for the cause? It's not easy

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign This Month

Pope Benedict XVI to Resign This Month

Pope Benedict XVI set to resign at month's end, citing decline in strength

Pope Benedict XVI set to resign at month's end, citing decline in strength

Pope Visits Cuba

Pope Visits Cuba

Pope Benedict makes first visit to Cuba

Pope Benedict XVI is in the midst of an historic trip to Latin America. After a three-day visit to Mexico, he moved to Cuba, where the Catholic Church has been vocal in pushing the island nation to move toward greater freedom.

Pope Benedict makes first visit to Cuba

Sainthood: The Beatification of Pope John Paul II

Sainthood: The Beatification of Pope John Paul II