The Latest Breaking News from Vatican City

Why Illinois treasurer gifted Pope Leo a certificate worth $8.65

This sum had been held in Illinois’ unclaimed property account

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

Euronews · May 7

Inside the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum as 50,000 artifacts go on display from Tutankhamun to Khufu’s solar boat

The building, as big as Vatican City with a collection larger than the Louvre, has been in the making for over 30 years and is finally set to formally open in November, Maira Butt writes

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City’s St Peter’s Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

World leaders gather for funeral of Pope Francis

World leaders have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has taken place in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, with Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among the mourners.

BANG Premier · Apr 26, 2025

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Zen is among the critics in recent years who have said the Vatican’s agreement with Chinese authorities on the appointment of bishops betrays pro-Vatican Chinese Catholics

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Meet Maria Clementina Sobieska, the defiant queen who pulled off a jailbreak to secure the Jacobite legacy

Maria Clementina Sobieski is one of only three women buried in the famous St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, alongside an estimated 100 or so popes. She lived a life of extraordinary defiance and determination.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025

Blinken's Diplomatic Trip To Europe Focuses On Ukraine And Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic trip to Europe focuses on key international issues including Ukraine, Middle East, China, and Vatican City.

Top News · Nov 23, 2024

Watch view of the Vatican as European temperatures soar to nearly 40C

Watch a view of St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, as temperatures reach 38C.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023