The pope declared that part of the archives and library be moved to a building on extraterritorial Vatican property at the ...

Italy — The launch of St. Peter's Basilica's AI-powered "digital twin" was not meant to replace actual visits to the iconic ...

The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The Vatican Museums contain some of the greatest artworks ever made, but it's also one of Rome's most crowded spots. Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning ...

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ROME, Italy — On a barge on Rome's River Tiber, a stone's throw from the Vatican, Loan Rocher was "ordained" in a secret ceremony in defiance of the Catholic Church's ban on women deacons and ...

The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican ...

The diocesan tribunal will conclude its inquiry into the life, virtues, and holiness of Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ, with a ...

Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and the culture of the region. She has been a journalist for 35 years. More about Elisabetta Povoledo ...

The intimate moment took place at The Vatican, Rome, Italy, where Archbishop of Port of Spain Jason Gordon attended the Sixth Synod Assembly. Gordon recorded the intimate moment as Pope Francis ...