Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy and absence of a hospital. Established as the center of the Catholic ...

At the end of 2023, the number of Catholics in the world reached 1.405 billion, up 1.15% from 1.389 billion Catholics at the ...

Doctors say Francis needs two months of rest and convalescence at the Vatican, during which he should refrain from meeting ...

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, ...

JUST before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and baptisms all declined, a ...

The pope has said he lives in Santa Marta, located on the Vatican's south wall near the city-state's small train station, because he likes being around other people. "I'm happy at Santa Marta ...