Vatican City may be small, but it's steeped in religious history. It has a long history of being strongly linked with Christianity as the site of Saint Peter's tomb as well as being filled with famous ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, Christians from all over the world will flock to Vatican City, a country surrounded by Rome, Italy. Vatican City is a city-state, the world’s smallest country, and ...

After 12 years as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died early this morning at the age of 88. His death has triggered a mourning period that involves centuries-old rites.

Rome has shifted into high gear for the opening of Jubilee 2025, a blockbuster year-long celebration in the Catholic world that begins Christmas Eve. The Jubilee is a centuries-old tradition packed ...

Riding the tram into Rome, I felt a sense of joy. Seated among stylish Italians, I was on my way to see the city for the first time. The idea for the trip came to me after reading an article on solo ...

On the occasion of the feast of the holy protomartyrs of Rome, which the Church celebrates every June 30, the traditional Mass and Eucharistic procession took place in Vatican City. In celebration of ...

Rome is gearing up for the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend, an event that will be broadcast globally and has attracted a stream of mourners to the Italian capital city. The passing of Pope ...

Two recently opened stops by the Colosseum double as museums, showcasing the ancient artifacts and ruins unearthed during ...

Pope Francis has transferred the vicar of Rome, Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, to a different post as head of the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican announced on Saturday. Cardinal De Donatis, ...

Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging ...