Since it became independent in 1929, Vatican City has been the world’s smallest state. Every evening the gates close, leaving ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis, as the Catholic ...

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people ...

Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry ... Located in a tower just steps inside Vatican City, the bank was long mired in scandal but spent over a decade cleaning up its books and ridding ...

ROME - Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies ... Located in a tower just steps inside Vatican City, the bank was long mired in scandal but spent over a decade cleaning up its ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have ... Located in a tower just steps inside Vatican City, the bank was long mired in scandal but spent over a decade cleaning up its ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has long urged couples to ... Located in a tower just steps inside Vatican City, the bank was long mired in scandal but spent over a decade cleaning up its books and ...

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis’ aide leans down to pick up the the handle of the Pope ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a ...