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Vatican allows a peek at historic palazzo in heart of Rome
The palace was originally home to Cardinal Raffaele Riario, known for having invited Michaelangelo to Rome after being impressed by... Read more
Vatican withdraws World Youth Day 2023 stamp after criticism in Portugal
The stamp’s design drew negative comments because it “recalls a colonial past very distant from Pope Francis’ message of universal... Read more
Rome prepares for 35 million pilgrims during 2025 Jubilee Year
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City... Read more
Wikipedia had the wrong Vatican City flag for years. Now incorrect flags are everywhere
Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been... Read more
Historic building near Vatican to become Four Seasons hotel
A Catholic order of knighthood has signed a leasing agreement that will allow a Four Seasons hotel to manage part... Read more
Vatican to return three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru
The Vatican on Monday returned three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru, which had been loaned for the 1925 Universal Vatican Exposition. Read more
Museum of the Bible exhibit explores architectural history of St. Peter's Basilica
The exhibit opened May 27 and will remain in the museum's long-term Vatican exhibit through Sept. 25. Read more
The story of Sister Lucindis, the nun who made St. Peter’s Square her home
Sister Maria Lucindis Stock died on March 11. This is her story. Read more
Is Vatican City’s judicial system in peril?
The U.K. court ruling that overturned an account seizure request by Vatican City prosecutors has raised questions about the reliability... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new director of Vatican healthcare fund
Pope Francis Saturday named Italian surgeon Giovanni Battista Doglietto as director of the Vatican health fund known as Fondo di... Read more
Swiss Guards postpone swearing-in of new recruits due to coronavirus
The annual swearing-in of new Swiss Guards, which would usually take place May 6, was moved to Oct. 4 because... Read more
Vatican City prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in May
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual... Read more
Vatican official living in Santa Marta tests positive for coronavirus
A Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according... Read more
Vatican Museums closed until April 3
The Vatican Museums will be closed until April 3 as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of the... Read more
Vatican City confirms first case of coronavirus
Vatican City has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, a Vatican spokesman said Friday. Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
Corruption trial of former Vatican hospital officials begins
One year after Vatican City charged a priest and a laywoman in the second “Vatileaks” trial, it has begun a... Read more
Vatican goes green, amps up recycling efforts
A year after Pope Francis released his encyclical on the environment, Laudato si', the Vatican has stepped up its efforts... Read more
As 'Vatileaks' trial proceeds, Holy See spokesman explains Vatican justice system
As a Vatican City trial over the leaking of private documents continues, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
US embassy: Saint Peter's Basilica a potential terrorist target
St. Peter’s Basilica tops the list of potential targets for terrorist attacks in Rome and Milan, the U.S. Embassy in... Read more
