Vatican country profile
Provides an overview of the Vatican, including key events and facts about this small European state.
2023-11-17 19:25
Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
2023-11-11 22:54
Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries.
2023-10-25 18:59
Another twist in the 40-year-old missing 'Vatican girl' case
The case of Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee who went missing in Rome 40 years ago, has taken another twist as her brother dismissed what he described as a "shameful" attempt by the Vatican and Rome prosecutors to cast blame on the family by suggesting a dead uncle was behind the teenager's unsolved disappearance.
2023-07-15 16:20
Kremlin adviser to hold talks with papal envoy on Ukraine at Putin's request
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov will hold talks with the pope's peace envoy
2023-06-28 19:16
U.S. Catholic bishop resigns after investigation of abuse cover-up
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee
2023-06-27 23:23
Pope offers prayers to family of 'Vatican girl' who went missing 40 years ago
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers and solidarity to the family of a Vatican schoolgirl who
2023-06-25 19:51
Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses peace moves with Papal envoy
KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the Vatican on Tuesday to contribute to the implementation of a Ukrainian peace plan
2023-06-07 00:45
Naked man jumps on altar of St. Peter's to protest Ukraine war
VATICAN CITY A man visiting St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday stripped off his clothes and stood naked on
2023-06-02 05:19
Pope Francis returns to work after suffering fever
Pope Francis returned to work on Saturday morning after being struck down by a fever which interrupted his regular schedule and sparked renewed concerns for his health.
2023-05-27 18:20
Pope Francis pulls out of Friday audiences because of fever
The 86-year-old Pontiff cleared his morning schedule because of a fever, a Vatican spokesman has said.
2023-05-26 22:30
Man arrested after ramming car through Vatican gates
A man was arrested after driving through a Vatican gateway on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Vatican Press Room, as reported by Vatican News.
2023-05-19 07:45