The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate the patron of love’s relics. Candles are lit at the foot of a statue of St.

"Will you be my Valentine?" A simple request made by millions around the world on Feb. 14 every year along with chocolates, cards, candies, and flowers. But the history of the real Saint Valentine, ...

Third-century Roman priest Valentinus was brutally beaten and beheaded after marrying couples in defiance of Emperor Claudius II's ban on the sacrament of marriage on this day in history, Feb. 14, 270 ...

Relics of St. Valentine of Terni at the basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin. Dnalor 01 (Own work) , CC BY-SA On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish ...

I’m completely in favor of Valentine’s Day. I think it’s a wonderful way to remind folks to share the love but letting those they care about know that they love them. But I lament the way the “Saint” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." 1. A Roman fertility festival was the holiday's precursor. It may be difficult to believe given how ...

TERNI, Italy (RNS) — The hometown of the saint of love found a compromise between Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. TERNI, Italy (RNS) — This Wednesday marked a peculiar challenge for practicing ...

According to tradition, St. Valentine was a third century Christian priest who was executed by Emperor Claudius the Cruel for marrying young lovers in violation of Claudius’ decree against marriage.

In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink-and-red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked ...

While Valentine's Day might be associated with romantic love, the real story behind its namesake, St. Valentine, is full of bloodshed and heartbreak. There are multiple St. Valentines in history, and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Tommy guns of St. Valentine's Day are considered the most notorious weapons in Chicago crime history. They are two priceless submachine guns, fully automatic, that produced a ...