Before Obama left the Vatican, he and the Pope shook hands and embraced. "My family has to be with me on this journey. They've been very strong," Obama said. "Pray for them. I would appreciate it." ...

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.

VATICAN CITY — Hours before the cardinals, chanting in procession, entered the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, a telling aside occurred inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

March 11, 2013 -- Final adjustments are being made to the Sistine Chapel today before the 115 Roman Catholic cardinals enter for the conclave to choose the next pope. Once there, the doors will be ...

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 world.

The Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful with an American-style publicity pitch, an effort Pope Leo promoted while marking a feast day Sunday.

The trip had been in the works for two years and was planned to coincide with the Vatican Jubilee this year, a tradition that takes place every 25 years. Kane flew to Rome before his tour ...