Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s timetable and process for choosing a new pope. Burial & Mourning upon ...

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

Everything is designed to awe and intimidate, but the embalmed ... You’ll catch Pope Francis at the window of the Vatican Palace every Sunday at noon, when he mumbles into a microphone in ...

The Three Kings brought expensive classic gifts because they thought they would meet a king or potentate, which of course ...

in preparation for its transfer from a Vatican crypt, and discovered it to be remarkably well preserved. Officials dismissed any suggestion that this was the result of a miracle. They point out that ...

This place is a treasure trove of the macabre, showcasing everything from ancient embalming practices ... a full-size replica of Pope John Paul II’s crypt. It’s so authentic, that you’ll feel like you ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Francis’ aide leans down to pick up the the handle of the Pope ...

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of an influential Peruvian bishop, who has come under criticism for not doing ...

Caught between his progressive inner circle and an influx of conservatism, the Holy Father should 'brace' himself for a battle ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Donald Trump might not be president yet, but world leaders have been preparing for his second term, including the head of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics, Pope Francis.

The apparent contradiction between what the pope preaches and what his Vatican practices isn’t lost on Silvia Carlucci and Domenico Fabiani, who on Thursday challenged the ban in a wrongful ...

The Vatican dismissed the media reports, stating that the pope’s words were taken out of context. Around the same time, Palestinian representatives who met for a private audience with the pope ...