March 27, 2014— -- President Obama met Pope Francis today at the Vatican. In his first official visit, which began at 10:27 a.m. in Rome, the president and the pope met for about 50 minutes ...

From a portable throne carried on the shoulders of attendants to state-of-the-art electric cars, the pope’s means of transportation have evolved considerably over the years. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 ...

This After-hours Tour Lets You Visit the Vatican Without the Crowds—but It's for 1 Day Only. When else can you see Michelangelo’s frescoes without being surrounded by fellow tourists?

Pope Leo XIV, with his American background, is likely to prioritize the Vatican’s alignment with the West in general, rather than neutrality, and may use his influence to promote peace in the… ...

Vatican City, May 27, 2025 / 12:48 pm. The official website of the Vatican for the first time has been refreshed since it was created in the 1990s, prominently featuring multimedia content and ...