With a final ritual that dates back centuries, the Vatican on Friday (January 16) sealed the Holy Door of St. Peter's ...

The Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, presided over a private rite on Friday evening to seal the ...

In all the papal basilicas, the official document of closing the Holy Door has been deposited along with the key to the door ...

Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s longest continually operating army, and, with a maximum of 135 ...

Today, Pope Leo XIV was presented with the round mosaic featuring his official papal portrait — the 267th papal portrait to ...

Ever seen the world’s smallest country from the sky? Right now, you’re floating above Vatican City. Just 44 hectares big, but ...

(OSV News) — The Vatican has completed the official mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV, continuing a centuries-old tradition ...

You can easily visit the hottest tourist spots, such as the Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, and Spanish Steps, which were used in ...

The papal staff, used only by the pope and topped with a cross or a crucifix, is different from the bishop’s crozier — the ...

These small countries punch well above their weight in terms of culture, history and views. This is your guide on where to ...

Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday beneath Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling, continuing an annual ...