Pope Leo’s Return to the Papal Apartment Corrects an Anomaly
COMMENTARY: Now that Leo has moved back to the papal apartment, will the relics of St. Peter return, too?
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Why I Love the ‘Ugly’ Resurrection Sculpture in the Paul VI Hall
COMMENTARY: The much-maligned resurrection sculpture in the Paul VI Hall reveals a deeper truth about Christ’s wounds, glory and the enduring meaning of the Cross.
Vatican City: How the World's Smallest State Is Governed
A surprising fact: 'The only actual citizen is the pope.'
Vatican Statistics: Catholic Population Shrinks in Europe, Rises Everywhere Else
Catholics still made up about 39.5% of Europe’s population in 2022, which is an 0.08% decline, according to the Vatican.
Vatican Signs Deal With Volkswagen for an All-Electric Car Fleet
Pope Francis has made ecological conservation one of the defining themes of his pontificate.
BREAKING: Guard Opens Fire as Man Drives Car Into Vatican; Suspect in Custody
The press office said the man initially approached the entrance in his vehicle and was turned away because he lacked the proper authorization.
Analysis: What Does Pope Francis’ New ‘Fundamental Law’ Mean for Vatican City State?
Francis’ new constitution is the third Fundamental Law since 1929, the year in which the Vatican City State was founded with the Lateran Treaty.
Pope Francis Featured in New Climate Change Documentary
The film includes video from the meeting with Pope Francis as well as never-before-seen footage from Francis’ papal inauguration on March 19, 2013.
Why Does Pope Francis Inaugurate the Vatican City State’s Judicial Year?
Pope Francis’ decision to open the judicial year is a signal that he wants to play an active role in the judicial process.
Why St. John Lateran, Not St. Peter’s Basilica, is ‘Mother of All Churches in the World’
COMMENTARY: The Lateran has been associated with the papacy for centuries longer than the Vatican has — a fact often emphasized by Pope Francis.
