Catholic opposition to the death penalty is relatively new in the church’s history, but has helped shape public debate.

The remains of a Congolese customs worker who was killed for resisting a bribe and beatified by the Vatican have been transferred to a local cathedral. Hundreds of Catholic faithful gathered ...

VATICAN CITY (Vatican Media) — Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection ...

Visitors to northeastern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region might also accidentally stumble into another country entirely. Tiny San Marino is Europe’s smallest democracy and has ancient traditions dating ...

Yemen’s Al-Qahira Castle Survived Centuries of War and Neglect. Can It Survive Its Own Restoration? With funding for preserving the historic site in jeopardy, local officials are wondering what ...

How does Vatican City manage essential services in such a tiny space? 🏛️ From its private train station and eco-friendly initiatives to a specialized fire brigade and rare green spaces ...

The world’s smallest country just made a big move: Vatican City is now powered entirely by solar energy, setting an example for global climate action.

The Vatican faces increasing pressure to return Indigenous artifacts. These items, collected during Catholic missions, are now at the center of repatriation demands. Canada seeks the return of sacred ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of ...

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church in Vatican City, has a family tree that shows Black roots in New Orleans.

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church in Vatican City, has a family tree that shows Black roots in New Orleans.