Notes from pilgrims are seen as workers remove a wooden covering over the Holy Stairs at the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs in Rome March 15, 2019. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to climb ...

ROME - The bare, white marble of Rome’s ‘Scala Sancta,’ which are believed to be the stairs trod by Christ on the day of his trial and death, are exposed and visible to pilgrims for the first time in ...

The 28 well-worn marble steps that are said to have been traversed by Jesus during his passion were uncovered in Rome April 11 following a restoration project. The faithful can trace the sacred steps ...

The marble steps Jesus is believed to have climbed before being sentenced to crucifixion have been unveiled after 300 years. The Scala Sancta, or Holy Staircase, had been encased in protective maple ...