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

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

As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.

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.

Pope Francis on Thursday told employees of the Vatican's extensive multi-language ... Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals ...

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively ...

During the entire process, the prelates are cut off from communicating with the outside world and must live in seclusion inside the Vatican. Conclaves have a reputation as a no-holds-barred ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Vatican tribunal said Wednesday it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled ...