Vatican
Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery
The remarks mark the most explicit papal admission to date of institutional responsibility, going beyond Pope Francis's condemnation of modern-day slavery.
Pope Leo meets Rubio amid growing tensions with Trump over Iran
Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday
Iran war opens new rifts between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel
Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
This is the first time during his administration that Biden gave the award with distinction, the White House said.
Historic first: Psychologist nun Simona Brambilla appointed as Vatican's first female prefect
Women are still excluded from ordination as priests, and discussions about female ordination continue to create divisions within the Church.
Jewish leaders to Pope: Build bridges, don’t fuel antisemitism
Major Jewish organization leaders called on the Pope to refrain from 'incendiary comments' about the Israel-Hamas War.
Secret Papal escape route reopens after restoration
The fortified passageway, which connects the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tumultuous history of Rome.
'The Vatican was silent during the Holocaust, now it spreads modern blood libels’: MK Chikli
Diaspora Minister AMichai Chikli also accused Canada and Australia of creating unsafe policies for Jewish citizens.
Pope Francis to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican
Abbas travels to Italy this week, where he is expected also to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity
Bethlehem artists' Christmas display in St. Peter's Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis' calls for peace in the Holy Land.
Pope Francis breaks with tradition on his own funeral and burial rites
Francis opts to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with St. Peter's Basilica tradition.
Rome gears up for 2025 Jubilee with major renovations and record tourist influx
Visiting Rome nowadays is like entering a huge construction site. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” but the Eternal City doesn’t have the time anymore, as only a few weeks remain.
'I pray for your people,' says Pope Francis to families of hostages who visit Vatican
The delegation was led by the Hostage Family Forum, the Foreign Ministry, Israeli embassies in Rome and the Vatican, the government's hostage unit, and the Defense Ministry.
