Whether or not Russia and Ukraine peace talks actually take place at the Vatican, the mere suggestion it could play host reflects a fresh diplomatic impetus under new pope Leo XIV. Fresh from his ...

The Vatican Bank - or the Institute for the Works of Religion, as it's officially known - has long represented the heart of the Catholic Church’s financial might. As of the end of 2023 - the ...

The multivalent artworks are spread throughout Fenix’s upper levels. Ground level view of the double-helix stair (© Iwan Baan) Rooftop view of the double-helix stair (© Iwan Baan) Among Fenix ...

US Vice-President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met for the first time since their White House row, smiling and shaking hands at the Vatican on Sunday as the Holy See ...

“The Democrats’ political games are shameful, and the Senate should immediately vote on Brian Burch’s nomination to ensure the U.S. has a diplomatic presence at the Vatican as the new Roman ...

Francis died on April 21 after leading the Church for 12 years. He was the first pope since 1870 not to live in the palace, choosing instead to have his residence in the Vatican's Santa Marta ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, will offer to host leaders from Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican to broker a peace deal in their ongoing war, a top Catholic official said Friday ...

Languages: English. You can reach Shane by emailing [email protected] Pope Leo XIV intends to offer the Vatican to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin ...

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Vatican City on Sunday, the White House announced Thursday. NBC News earlier reported that ...

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A gleaming spiral staircase jutting from the roof of a former Dutch warehouse overlooks the waterway where millions of Europeans once boarded ships bound for a new ...

Vice President JD Vance is headed back to Vatican City for Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass. Vance is leading a delegation of U.S. leaders to attend the first American pope's inaugural Mass on May 18.