One of the most famous landmarks in the world, Vatican City draws more than 5 million people each year, which means that no matter when you visit, you can expect massive crowds. Along with the ...

The Conversation U.S. asked Daniel Speed Thompson, a theologian at the University of Dayton, for some insight into Vatican City. The Vatican houses the central government of the Catholic Church ...

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens ...

Read more: The Most Common Scams Tourists Should Know About Before Visiting Paris If you've ever been to Vatican City and seen the unbelievably long line of people wrapping around Saint Peter's ...

Laura Itzkowitz While Vatican City is home to both the Roman Catholic Church's governing body and its leader, the pope, this small nation within Rome offers a wealth of attractions open to ...

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s archives on the pontificate ... Vatican archivists have said, however, that they do not expect any immediate surprises to emerge. It is for the researchers ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo and Jason Horowitz Reporting from Rome and Vatican City The Roman Catholic world has been gripped by uncertainty as Pope Francis, 88, remains in a Rome hospital because of a ...

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 ...

The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on Vatican Hill in northwestern Rome, Italy west of the Tiber River. It is comprised of roughly 100 acres. Tall stone walls ...

The world's smallest country, Vatican City, covers just 0.49 square kilometers, and yet it houses some of the most iconic ...