In his newly released memoir, Hope, the story of the world that made Jorge Mario Bergoglio — and, by extension, the world leader we know as Pope Francis — is a story finally told in his own words. But ...

Pope Francis will hold meetings at his home in the Vatican for the next two days after developing bronchitis, the Holy See ...

Some 50,000 people visit St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City daily. The 500-year-old structure, with its 448-foot-high dome, ...

The Sisters of Mercy who staff the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican greet visitors and hand out tickets to ...

Pope Francis has thrown a wrench in some of the speculation about a future conclave. He's decided to extend the term of the ...

The pope has faced several health challenges in recent years, including knee problems requiring a wheelchair, respiratory ...

Dozens of drawings Michelangelo made while planning the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will go on view at the Muscarelle ...

Just outside the city walls of Tomar, the last Portugese town to be commissioned for construction by the Knights Templar, lies a small church with a suprisingly important connection to this once ...

An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.

Progressives argue the sanctimonious wielding of doctrine as a weapon is driving people away, and the church should get ... and have asked the Vatican to investigate. Progressive Brisbane, his ...

Vatican City is an inspirational place. You don't need to be Catholic or even religious to appreciate the architecture, art, and the city's historical significance. But there is a place within the ...

The close of the special jubilee for communicators provides an opportunity to reflect on the impact of this document.