Back in the 16 th century, the Catholic Church, the main religious power in Portugal, sought to stymie the rise of Protestantism in Europe. Building such a monument, which depicts death directly ...

Clérigos Church, an 18th-century baroque building topped by the nearly 250-foot Torre dos Clérigos (or Clérigos Tower), offers unrivalled views of the Douro River and Porto's old town.

News of the sexual abuse drew commentary and postings and is likely to have far-reaching ramifications on the Catholic Church in Europe and elsewhere. The commission revealed its shocking ...

The Catholic Church in Portugal has committed to providing financial compensation to victims of child sexual abuse by its priests, a decision announced on April 11, as reported by Reuters.

An abundance of gilt wood carvings (reportedly more than 800 pounds of gold) make up the columns, vaulted ceilings and walls of this church, which started to take shape in 1245. A traveler ...