Vatican City State
The Latest
Pope Francis appoints extra prosecutor to Vatican City court
Pope Francis Monday named an Italian lawyer and professor of commercial law to work as an additional prosecutor in the... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
Pope Francis reforms Vatican City courts with new law
The new law provides enhanced safeguards for the independence of judges and prosecutors in Vatican City. Read more
Vatican prosecutors conduct raid on Secretariat of State offices
Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial... Read more
Pope Francis issues child protection laws for Vatican City State, Roman Curia
Pope Francis Friday issued new laws and guidelines on the protection of minors for those working within Vatican City State... Read more
Vatican postpones criminal trial of ex-nuncio on pedophilia charges
The criminal court of Vatican City State held on Saturday the first hearing in the trial of Jozef Wesolowski, the... Read more
Vatican judiciary report highlights increased international cooperation
The Vatican enhanced international cooperation following the reform of the state's penal code and its anti-money laundering laws, according to... Read more
