Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

A new bishop ordained in China shortly after the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement on appointment of bishops in the ...

In the wake of the recent diplomatic agreements, the Vatican has noted several violations of terms in recent years.

EVERY Christmas an island in Europe is transformed into a festive paradise – but you won’t need your thick coat to explore it ...

If you have any royal related pictures, stories, or tips you'd like to share ... to visit Italy where they will head to Rome ...

The Colorado Supreme Court in Boulder was the setting on Oct. 24 for a showdown between justices and five elephants, the Associated Press reported. The elephants-- Missy, Kimba, Lucky, LouLou and ...

When the chapel windows are boarded up, and all outsiders are asked to leave, it becomes stuffy and uncomfortable. Whispers ...

Because the Vatican has published very little over the centuries about its finances and investments, most people don't know how it makes money as a sovereign city-state with its own economy.

And is there a higher place than the Vatican? O'Hara and Welch married in 1992, and are still married, but as a wedding gift, Burton gave the couple he helped set up a private tour of the Vatican.

The painting is part of a series of frescoes that cover the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

The Vatican introduced an anime-style mascot named Luce to represent Catholic pilgrims in the 2025 Jubilee year on Monday, Oct. 28 — and within a week, the character has already become a viral ...

Speaking to thousands of people gathered in the sunny Vatican square on Nov. 3, Francis commented on the day’s Gospel passage, which recounts one of Jesus’ many discussions in the temple of ...