The Vatican has unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the towering Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. A band and chorus from Italy’s South Tyrol performed at the event.

The Vatican is increasing its focus on international efforts to end the war against Ukraine, emphasizing the need for European countries to play an active role in creating a sustainable peace solution ...

The Vatican's decision to veto the appointment of a respected moral theologian as the dean of a theological school in northern Italy has sparked international criticism among academics. The ...

ROME – Earlier this month, an AI-generated video went viral purportedly showing Vatican potentates gathered around an altar and worshipping Satan. While that was clearly bogus, it’s nonetheless an ...

President Joe Bide n will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency. White House press ...

Security at the Vatican and across Italy has been stepped up because of a perceived heightened risk of attacks by Islamist militants, officials said Wednesday. A day after the Italian cabinet approved ...

The Vatican on July 24 approved the “spiritual experience” connected to the Sanctuary of Maccio located in Italy, making it the fifth public announcement of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants as he took part in a pomp-filled ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will visit Italy and the Vatican this week to take part in a climate summit and hold meetings with Italian officials, their offices ...

ROME (Reuters) - Italy put the Vatican on its "white list" of states with cooperative financial institutions on Tuesday, ending years of mistrust and providing an endorsement of efforts by Pope ...