The Latest Breaking News from Vatican

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

Pope Francis is calling on wealthy countries and institutions to substantially reduce if not outright cancel debt as a matter of justice on the occasion of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Year

Pope Francishas met Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Vatican and discussed with him the war in Ukraine, focusing on the humanitarian situation and efforts to promote peace in the region

For centuries, it has been held that the ideas and movement for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade came from western abolitionists. No input from Africans has been acknowledged.

We break down all the twists and big reveals in Conclave, the Vatican-set political thriller starring Ralph Fiennes.

The Vatican prosecutor has opened a new investigation into the alleged leak of information about its “trial of the century” probe into a London property investment

Pope Francis spoke out against child sexual abuse during his visit to East Timor on Monday, indirectly acknowledging a long-running abuse scandal involving independence hero Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. Thousands of devotees journeyed from remote areas and crossed the Indonesian border to witness the first papal visit since the country…

Vatican's chief prosecutor defends fairness of trial involving financial crimes, amid criticism of Pope's role. Implications for international cooperation ...

The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has strongly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system

Pope Francis’ chief of staff has become one of the highest-ranking Holy See officials to testify in a foreign court