Ongoing restoration work within St. Peter's Basilica is providing a rare glimpse into centuries-old details that have been obscured by time and grime. The meticulous cleaning and examination are uncov

Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis after his death last month.

Wednesday began the centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history.

VATICAN CITY — As the words "Habemus papam!" rang out from the famed loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, tens of thousands of people, crushed tightly together, erupted in cheers — and tears. But soon the crowd in St. Peter's Square fell to a hush ...

Soar over the illuminated beauty of Rome at night with this captivating drone footage. Discover the iconic Colosseum and St. Peter’s Basilica bathed in warm lights, as ancient streets and piazzas come alive against the nighttime skyline.

The smallest country in the World, the Vatican City is full of incredible things to do and sites to see. From St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel,

Leo will start the day by taking his first tour through the piazza in the popemobile. The open-topped vehicle has become synonymous with the papacy's global reach and mediatic draw, used at home and abroad to bring popes close to their flock.