Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...

Since it became independent in 1929, Vatican City has been the world’s smallest state. Every evening the gates close, leaving ...

The Vatican City is the least populated country in the world because it has fewer than 1,000 residents (around 800–850 people ...

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight said the goal of the process is a new, permanent decree on sacred music, with the goal of unity and ...

The Vatican has sought to engage young people in the 2025 Jubilee pilgrimage with the introduction of Luce, an anime-inspired official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.

The unusual role of the Vatican bank The Institute for Religious Works, or IOR as it is known, is a peculiar institution, created in 1942 to help the church carry out its charitable mission while ...

Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies rather than dogs. He also has long championed the rights of workers and held up labor itself as the foundation of human dignity.

Travelers heading to Italy in 2025 should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, even in churches or religious sites. They ...

Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection ...

A member of the Finance Board for the Archbishop of Manila has been appointed as the newest member of the Board of ...

Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding ...

(RNS) — The sermon reminded many Americans what public religious faith looked like in the not-so-distant past, when the Episcopal Church was ... new territory. VATICAN CITY (AP) — The ...