Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy ...

The health of Pope Francis remains unclear as the faithful have gathered in St. Peter’s Square nightly to pray for his ...

Muslim and Jewish leaders have united to condemn pop star Madonna's decision to stage a mock-crucifixion when she performs in the Italian capital on Sunday a stone's throw away from Vatican City.

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a “slight improvement”, the Vatican said on Feb 24. The 88-year-old pontiff is spending ...

Those working in the Apostolic Palace are grappling with the continuing uncertainty and anxiety over the pope’s health. The ...

Sister Raffaella Petrini was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State, making her essentially the governor of the 44-hectare (108-acre) territory in Rome that is home to the Catholic ...

Pope Francis has named two secretaries-general to serve under Franciscan Sister Raffaella Petrini in the Governorate of the Vatican City State, giving the Vatican’s first woman president “the ...

was named Saturday as president of the Vatican City State, making her essentially the governor of the 44-hectare (108-acre) territory in Rome that is home to the Catholic Church. Petrini ...

With a population of only around 10,000 ... However, there are no known Indian residents in Tuvalu. San Marino, like Vatican City, is one of the world’s smallest countries.

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has shown slight improvement in laboratory tests ...