Size isn't always the defining characteristic of a nation. In fact, some of the smallest countries are among the most ...

Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance. It boasts works by legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, ...

Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any fractures, the Vatican says.In a statement, the Holy See press office said that due to a fall Thursday morning in the ...

At Pope Francis’ request, the Vatican will now pay a monthly bonus of 300 euros (about $309) per family to employees of the city-state who have three or more children, giving credibility to his ...

Pope Francis (R) reads a speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty ...

On 29 June, Vatican City celebrates the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul as a public holiday. Both the Apostle Peter and the Apostle Paul were martyred in Rome, and today, they are “joint patron ...

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The Rev. Allen Boedeker, associate pastor at St. Mark, said sales of church land and buildings have always ... petitioned to keep the parish alive. A Vatican court denied the appeal last fall.

The dialing format is same for calling United States mobile or land line from Vatican City. To call United States from Vatican City, dial: 00 - 1 - Area Code - Land Phone Number 00 - 1 - 10 Digit ...

Firefighting aircraft have dropped water and fire retardant to stem the eastward spread of wildfires in Los Angeles as on-the-ground efforts intensify amid warnings of powerful winds.

But it was only made official by Pope Pius V in 1570. Mainly, in Vatican City and throughout Rome and Italy, people celebrate Saint Joseph’s Day by attending special masses, joining in parades, ...

CNBC's Megan Cassella reports on Trump's land grab aspirations ... Lands On Prime Video's Top 10 Chart After nixed trip to Vatican City, Biden awards Pope Francis the highest US civilian honor ...