The verdict regarding Austrian Father Gebhard Paul Maria Sigl, cofounder of the Family of Mary, was reached by a three-judge ...

The Vatican has said that the pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia-Herzegovina, can yield ‘spiritual benefits’ ...

Before concluding his Wednesday audience and imparting his paternal blessing for pilgrims, the Holy Father concluded his ...

Initially, it was founded as a benevolent religious association to help churches persecuted by communism during the Cold War when many priests behind the Iron Curtain ended up in prison.

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and DNA tests, the Vatican says they reached a conclusion ...

Credit: Vatican Media The wooden chair itself is steeped ... a special place was reserved for Simon Peter in that room where Mary, mother of Jesus, also prayed with the disciples,” he added.

Because the Vatican has published very little over the centuries about its finances and investments, most people don't know how it makes money as a sovereign city-state with its own economy.

Speaking to thousands of people gathered in the sunny Vatican square on Nov. 3, Francis commented on the day’s Gospel passage, which recounts one of Jesus’ many discussions in the temple of ...

Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country. By Elisabetta Povoledo ...

China and the Vatican have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for a period of four years, the two parties said on Tuesday. The Vatican ...