A young Italian couple is going to court in the Vatican tribunal to challenge a new ban on workplace marriages imposed by the ...

With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 764, the Vatican city is the smallest sovereign state in the world both by area and by population.

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 ...

Starting in the new year, Pope Francis has introduced a new allowance of $320 for families with multiple children who are employees of the Governorate of Vatican City State. He has also extended paid ...

Pope Francis personally decided that employees of Vatican City State who have three or more children will receive a monthly ...

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - «I wish to dedicate this and the next catechesis to children, and to reflect in particular on the scourge of child labour», said Pope Francis, who interrupts the cycle ...

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "Child abuse ... as part of the short cycle of catechisms on children, interrupting the path of reflection on the theme of hope that will accompany all the Wednesday ...