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

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.

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

Pope Francis has decided the next world Synod of Bishops at the Vatican, which will take place in October 2022, will have the theme: "For a synodal church: Communion, participation and mission." ...

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.

This week, Chinese cyberespionage hacking groups like SoftEther VPN, the Italian dossier hacking scandal got a Vatican and ...

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 ...

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

China and the Vatican recently renewed their agreement on bishop appointments, this time for four years. What does that mean for the Catholic Church in China – and for Taiwan?

A person working inside ... II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., and in the chapel at the Knights’ headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut — at least until the completion of a formal Vatican ...

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 ...

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 ...