"For now, therefore, a new synod will not be convened; instead, the focus will be on consolidating the path taken so far." ...

Pope Francis gives an extraordinary urbi et orbi blessing from the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 27, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media During the special moment of prayer on March 27 ...

Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica with two main intentions in mind: the health of Pope Francis and the needs of ...

Michelangelo’s dome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s colonnade and the ancient tomb of the apostle Peter have been recreated within ...

Students can step inside this legendary St. Peter's Basilica building and take on the role of its caretakers in Minecraft Education.

It stands on Vatican Hill in northwestern Rome ... at the foot of the hill directly under where the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica now stands. Excavations at the basilica between 1940 ...

Now, Minecraft Education, in partnership with Microsoft and the Vatican, has launched ... to explore and restore the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica. This innovative initiative combines history ...

We're now closing this live page, but you can scroll down to catch up on all the developments as the Pope returned to the Vatican. You can also tap on the link below for a round-up. The Pope is ...

receive Communion and pray during a Jubilee Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 17, 2025. (CNS/Pablo Esparza) Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...