The Vatican’s second-highest-ranking official, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said the Holy See received the invitation and is ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people ...

"I believe I read that Italy is also considering whether or not to join," Cardinal Parolin said, according to Avvenire, the ...

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, yet it holds outsized influence and a unique legal, political, ...

Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation for Pope Leo’s inaugural mass this morning in Vatican City, celebrating the first American pope. Vance was joined by his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV fixed a technical glitch on Friday in a Vatican law that became problematic after Pope Francis named the first-ever woman to head the Vatican City State administration.

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds ...

VATICAN CITY, — They’re some of the most recognizable figures in Vatican City, dressed in bright stripes and carrying ancient weapons. But behind the pageantry, the Swiss Guard is a modern security ...

Pope Leo XIV told the Vatican’s doctrine office on Thursday to uphold truth, justice and charity when deciding clergy sex abuse cases, confirming a calibrated approach to dealing with a scandal that ...

World's smallest country, Vatican City is home to major religious and cultural landmarks. Scroll down to know more about the country.