Initially, it was founded as a benevolent religious association to help churches persecuted by communism during the Cold War ...

Because the Vatican has published very little over the centuries about its finances and investments, most people don't know how it makes money as a sovereign city-state with its own economy.

Pope Francis on Thursday told employees of the Vatican's extensive multi-language media operations to expect budget cuts as part of wider belt-tightening efforts that have recently targeted cardinals.

In Conclave, Vatican City isn’t immune to election-season absurdity.

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively ...

China and the Vatican recently renewed their agreement on bishop appointments, this time for four years. What does that mean for the Catholic Church in China – and for Taiwan?

Catholic and faith representatives will join global leaders and national delegates Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan, host to the United Nations climate change conference, COP29.

The Vatican has unveiled a new plucky pilgrim mascot for kids ahead of its Jubilee 2025 celebrations next year.

Pope Francis’ child protection board called Tuesday for victims of clergy sexual abuse to have greater access to information ...

The kawaii character comes at a contentious time for the Catholic church. Ten years ago, the Vatican created a commission on clerical sexual abuse, and the group published its first report on Tuesday.

Pope Francis' child protection board said victims of clergy sexual abuse should have more access to information about their cases along with compensation, in its annual report published on Tuesday.

The headquarters of the Catholic Church comprise two entities: the internationally recognised sovereign entity of the Holy See and the Vatican, a 108-acre city-state within Rome. They maintain ...