For millions of Catholics around the world, going to the Vatican is a spiritual experience unlike any other. However, for ...

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica .

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the files of controversial World War II-era Pope ...

On Monday, Pope Francis, head of state of Vatican City, died at 88 years old, according to Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo. It is significant, as the pope holds the full executive ...

Pope Francis, the head of state of Vatican City, died at 88 years old on Monday. Before his death, Pope Francis warned about the Vatican's pension fund.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Catholic clergy and laypeople will gather at the Vatican Oct. 4-29 for a synod, or summit of bishops and lay people, to discuss synodality, with an emphasis on communion ...

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the files of controversial World War II-era Pope ...

One of the most famous landmarks in the world, Vatican City draws more than 5 million people each year, which means that no matter when you visit, you can expect massive crowds. This is especially ...

Vatican City and the Holy See employ about 2,000 people, with an operating budget of about $835 million. Yes, the Catholic Church has wealth — and the ongoing problem of deficits and financial ...

By NICOLE WINFIELD (Associated Press) VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the files of controversial World War II-era ...