3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome

[ad_1] “Sts. Peter and Paul,” Altar of St. Catherine (1465), Schwabach, Germany. Artist unknown. / Credit: Public domain Vatican City, Nov 18, 2024 / 17:45 pm (CNA). Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul. Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of these two papal basilicas.  1. Historical significance of the Nov. 18 feast day In the fourth century, the world’s…