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.

The crumbling yet still magnificent Ancient Rome is at the center of the city, in part of a larger area called the Centro Storico (or historic district). View the Colosseum, which centuries ago, would ...

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, ...

A rainy day in Rome is the perfect time to explore the city's many museums. Art aficionados should stop by Galleria Borghese or the Capitoline Museums. Meanwhile, history buffs should pay a visit to ...

President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation midday Thursday in his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of ...

The political maneuvering of cardinals gathered in the Vatican to choose a new Pope gives rise to fine performances but merely methodical drama. Sean Baker’s hectic drama, about the mismatch of ...

Former Pennsylvania secretary of state Kathy Boockvar says that while mail-in ballots can't be processed as early as they are ...

When visiting Rome and considering where to stay, Old Rome is a good choice as it embodies the heart of the city's medieval and Renaissance ... through its ruins and temples. Art enthusiasts should ...

Nothing makes sense until it’s plotted on a map (Google Maps is usually sufficient for ... One prime example of where this comes in handy is if you want to visit the Vatican Museums in The Vatican ...

VATICAN CITY, Oct 8 (Reuters) - A 10-month project to restore the giant bronze-and-wood canopy in the middle of St Peter's Basilica is nearing completion, and the work will be unveiled to the ...