VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Visitors to Rome will have the opportunity to experience St. Peter’s Basilica in a new way as part of an immersive exhibit, both in person and online, created through a ...

Credit: Vatican Media The wooden chair itself is steeped in history. According to the Vatican, the wooden seat was likely given by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Bald to Pope John VIII in A.D ...

To reach out to the youth, the Vatican unveiled a new Jubilee mascot for Expo 2025 in Japan to the world last week — an anime-style cartoon character named Luce. It didn’t take long for the internet ...

Speaking to thousands of people gathered in the sunny Vatican square on Nov. 3, Francis commented on the day’s Gospel passage, which recounts one of Jesus’ many discussions in the temple of ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion ...

A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, ...

Becciu denies wrongdoing, remains free pending appeal Vatican tribunal says Becciu used funds inappropriately for London real estate deal Eight other defendants also convicted, all pursuing ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Rome A monthlong meeting of Catholic bishops and lay people at the Vatican ended on Saturday with a call for women to be given more ...

Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country. By Elisabetta Povoledo ...

almost an Albanian version of the Vatican. Though the two sides still need to work out the details, Baba Mondi says this move will ultimately encourage more moderate religion and also cement his ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2022, while the number of seminarians, priests, men and women in religious orders, and baptisms declined ...

The Most Rev. Jeffrey S. Grob has been named the 12th Archbishop of the Archdioceseby Pope Francis, the Vatican announced Monday. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee includes Fond du Lac County.