PMO lauds Archbishop Koovakad’s elevation as cardinal: ‘Immense pride for India’

Vatican's 2025 Jubilee: Economic boost or missed opportunity?

Rome anticipates a €17 billion economic boost from the 2025 Jubilee, though experts caution that estimates might be overblown and housing costs could rise.

Christian communities across Europe take part in traditional Epiphany celebrations

Orthodox Christians participated in blessing of the waters ceremonies, while Catholics in the Vatican attended Mass in St. Peter's basilica.

Secret 13th century escape passage for Vatican popes reopens to the public

A historic secret passage connecting the Vatican with Rome’s Castel Sant’Angelo has reopened to the public on Monday.

Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee

Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000.

Vatican unveils photovoltaic roof as part of Pope's pledge to move to green energy

Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.

Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

Pope Francis on Christmas Day urges 'to silence the sound of arms'

The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.

Pope Francis visits French island of Corsica for first time

Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.

Palestinian President Abbas meets with Italian counterpart Mattarella in Rome

Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.