Looking back over the last 12 months on the Vatican beat, it’s tempting to call 2024 “tumultuous” — tempting, that is, but ...

Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday.

In a rare conversation with Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis talked about Catholics in Gaza and the legacy he hopes to leave in ...

The claim stems from the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee, a Roman Catholic tradition that happens every 25 years.

The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, has begun with visitors flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy. Pope Francis kicked off the event while opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's ...

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social ...

Remembered as a humble leader and a defender of the most vulnerable, especially unborn children, St. John Paul II described ...

Africa to Asia VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds ...

Ivo Vegter delves into the irony of an institution dripping in wealth, yet begging for more from its 1.3 billion followers.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis ...

In the movie “Conclave,” a group of Catholic cardinals have to live in a bubble together until they elect a new pope. They side ... of Rome” or “Survivor: Vatican City.” ...