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

Pope Francis addresses those in attendance at the closing Mass of the Synod on Synoadlity, Oct. 27 at St. Peter's Basilica at ...

The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis ...

As people gathered in St Peter’s Square on All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis, once again called for prayers for peace in the world, condemning the latest violent ...

Soon-to-be Cardinal Koovakad explained in an Oct. 25 interview with Vatican News that the Syro-Malabar Church originates with ...

The city itself—along with the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican museums—draws millions of tourists and religious pilgrims each year. The city collects revenue through ...

Italy, a country with a fair share of rich history, culture, and breathtaking beauty, is a destination most people will like ...

The Holy Spirit helps the faithful understand that praying to God is praying to a loving and merciful father, Pope Francis ...

The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has raised £4.5 million to save an early Renaissance painting by Fra ...

Rome, Paris, and London are now popular destinations for Greeks. Departure data shows that visits to Rome are on an upward trend of 40-50%, while London has ...

During his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis continues his reflections on the Holy Spirit and marvels how the Spirit operates in our prayer. By Deborah Castellano Lubov ...

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican's secretary of state congratulated US president-elect Donald Trump Thursday, while expressing doubt that the Republican had a "magic wand" to end conflicts quickly as ...