The Capela dos Ossos is a church in Évora, Portugal, made from human bones. It was built by monks in the 16th century who wanted to encourage people to reflect on their existence. It's estimated ...

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 ...

The Pope's trip comes at a delicate moment for the Catholic Church in Portugal. An independent commission set up by the Portuguese Episcopal Conference to examine abuse in recent decades ...

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.

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.