Approximately 200 guests attended a rare private concert in the iconic and highly restricted Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.

The Pentagon has downplayed any rift with the Vatican, despite criticism from the Pope, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to emphasize his Christian faith in his leadership, including instituting a voluntary monthly prayer service.

Trump's Pentagon has asserted that a meeting with the Vatican was 'respectful,' countering earlier reports that claimed the meeting involved threats to the Church.

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Rome for a visit that includes a meeting with the lay Catholic Community of Sant'Egidio and his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

Reports suggest tensions between the White House and the Vatican, with a Holy See representative reportedly called to the Pentagon and speculation that Pope Leo XIV may not visit the US while Donald Trump is president.

The Harlem Globetrotters met the Pontiff at the Vatican, where they helped him spin a basketball on his finger during their visit.

Conservative podcaster Candace Owens has reacted to reports of senior Pentagon officials summoning the Vatican envoy, demanding to know who threatened the ambassador amid growing tensions.

A rare testimony sheds light on historical debates in Tirana concerning the draft statute of the Albanian Catholic Church, involving figures like At Marin Sirdani and Tuk Jakova, and the role of the Vatican.

The blooms adorning the Vatican during Easter and the tulips in the White House gardens come from the Netherlands.

The Vatican is showcasing two ancient tapestries and medals in the Pinacoteca during Easter week, in celebration of the holiday and the 400th anniversary of St. Peter's Basilica.

Easter flowers, a 40-year tradition, were blessed in Keukenhof, Lisse, and will adorn the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV's first Easter Mass as Pope.

Pope Leo XIV has reorganized the Vatican Curia, appointing an Italian to the influential position of Sostituto, a role considered second only to the Secretary of State.

Cuba is seeking the Vatican's assistance to ease the US oil embargo, a development occurring as the US-Israel war on Iran continues. One month into the conflict, with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed, the US Secretary of State suggests the war could conclude in weeks, not months, presenting hard choices for the US administration.

The Vilnius district municipal council removed from its agenda discussions on renaming streets currently bearing the name of Cardinal Henryk Roman Gulbinowicz, who was sanctioned by the Vatican for pedophilia.

Political representatives of Croats from Bosnia and Herzegovina's executive and legislative branches attended an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, advocating for a stable and prosperous BiH within the European family.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, as announced by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The Vatican confirmed the appointment.

A Luxembourger named Pauly is set to become the new head of the Vatican Bank (IOR), succeeding the long-serving French chief who is retiring. The IOR has recently returned to profitability and is free from scandals.

The Vatican has outlined guidelines for transplanting of organs or tissues from one species to another

The Vatican's Sistine Chapel recently hosted a private concert, premiering a new composition that explores interactions with angels as depicted in the Bible. This event offered a rare glimpse inside the historic chapel for a musical performance.

A new documentary investigates the "Father Rupnik affair" in the Vatican, drawing parallels to the Jeffrey Epstein case in the US, focusing on the alleged sexual abuse scandal involving the Slovenian Jesuit priest.

Mindaugas Sinkevičius, chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party, positively assessed the ongoing investigation by the Chief Official Ethics Commission (VTEK) into Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's trips to Italy and the Vatican.

Jornal Económico: Private hospitals invested a record value of 312 million euros in 2025. El País: The Vatican concealed cases of pedophilia in the Catholic Church for almost 90 years.

An appeals court has called for a retrial in the Vatican's 'Trial of the Century,' citing irregularities in the prosecution. Three years ago, the Vatican's criminal court had convicted a cardinal for the first time in history.

The Vatican City court of appeal has overturned the conviction of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for embezzlement in 2023, along with the verdicts against eight other defendants.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday telephoned Pope Leo XIV and voiced his concern over the "worrying" developments in the Middle East conflict and the living conditions of the Palestinian people amid rising Israeli settler violence and worsening conditions in Gaza, the Vatican said. "This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received a telephone call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding the worrying developments i...

Resist temptation! The Vatican warns Catholic priests after it's noticeable that more and more are relying on the convenience of artificial intelligence.

At the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, a large-scale restoration of Michelangelo's massive fresco "The Last Judgment" is underway for the first time in about 30 years. Indispensable to this work is Japanese Washi paper.

Seven rebellious nuns in Spain, who declared they do not recognize the Vatican, are being evicted from their monastery, with a spokesperson stating they wish to leave unseen out of dignity.

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que.,…

Marginesy has re-released Szczepan Twardoch's thriller 'Przemienienie,' which delves into a mysterious 'Structure' connecting the Vatican, communists, and aristocrats, following the success of 'Nulla.'

A visit by Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė's delegation to the Vatican incurred costs of approximately 8,000 euros for the Government Chancellery, excluding military aircraft expenses.

Members of the BiH Presidency met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, conveying greetings on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina and expressing gratitude.

Chinyeaka Ohaa, former Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), held a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican City.

A document published by the Vatican advises against excessive cosmetic surgery, stating that 'Jesus will still love you even if you get older, even if you have a few more wrinkles on your faces'.

The frescoes in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican are covered with a layer of salt. The harmful deposit is "thanks to" the evaporating sweat of tourists who daily pass through the interior of the monument.

Archbishop Charles Scicluna visited St Peter’s Monastery in Mdina in July 2024 and toured the museum, now said by the Curia to be “irregular”, set up within the historic complex, The Shift has confirmed. The Archbishop’s visit has raised fresh questions within Church circles about the timeline that led to the Vatican’s recent decision to … Continued

An article explores the unexpected connections of Pierre Louvrier to the collapse of Bulgaria's Corporate Commercial Bank, as well as to peace in Ukraine, the Vatican, and the White House.

In the note sent yesterday by the Holy See, details are only given about the Pope's stay in Barcelona and the Canary Islands, although the trip will begin in Madrid on June 6.

The Vatican has banned András Pajor, a priest, while Hungarian police are investigating allegations of sexual coercion against him in a case that began in 2024, with no suspects yet questioned.

Archbishop Charles Scicluna reported an Abbess over a multi-million euro monastery in Mdina, leading the Vatican to remove both from control of the property amidst an internal Church controversy.

The Fraternity of Saint Pius X, a traditionalist Catholic movement, announced the ordination of bishops without papal authorization, leading to a meeting in Rome and concerns about a potential schism with the Vatican.

A breakaway Catholic group has rejected overtures for talks with the Vatican, indicating a deepening rift and a potential collision course with the Pope.

Karoline Leavitt, a self-proclaimed Catholic, has reportedly insulted the Vatican on the first day of Lent.

Pope Leo XIV is set to make history with the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, opening an African tour with a two-day stop in the Muslim-majority country, framed by the Vatican as a milestone for interfaith dialogue.

Relations between the US and the Vatican are reportedly strained, with the Pentagon denying accusations of berating a papal diplomat, following the Vatican's repeated condemnation of US military actions alongside Israel in Iran.

The Vatican has archived a complaint against the former bishop of Cádiz, Zornoza, due to a formal defect, citing the impossibility of verifying the victim's age.

A high-ranking US official, identified as a Trump ally, reportedly threatened a cardinal during a meeting between the Pentagon and the Vatican. The official allegedly warned the Pope to support Trump and referenced the historical 'Avignon Captivity,' causing significant tension.

Yago de la Cierva, coordinator for Pope Benedict XVI's 2011 trip to Spain, revealed that the Vatican explicitly denied Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso the chance to drive the Popemobile.

A recent court ruling has necessitated that the proposed treaty between the Czech Republic and the Vatican be sent back for further review and revision.

Online rumors have circulated regarding Pope Francis potentially excommunicating JD Vance, prompting fact-checking efforts amidst reports of a broader dispute between the Pentagon and the Vatican.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė addressed public criticism regarding her family's choice of all-black clothing during their recent visit with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

A papal visitation and investigation by the Vatican into allegations against Heiligenkreuz Abbey has concluded, with Rome issuing a series of 'instructions' for the community's future development.

Ahead of the holidays, Pope Francis has enacted significant personnel changes within the Vatican, while consistently using his public appearances to advocate for global peace amidst ongoing conflicts and suffering.

The Catholic Church in Austria is reportedly open to relaxing the celibacy requirement for priests, with a STANDARD poll indicating that 83 percent of the population believes priests should be allowed to have wives and children. Critics argue that the Vatican's adherence to centuries-old principles contributes to the decline in faithful.

Bishop Kukah has been appointed by the Pope to a top role within the Vatican, where he will serve a five-year term on the Council alongside other prominent cardinals, archbishops, and bishops from around the world.

The Vatican has conveyed its regret to Israel following an incident involving the blocking of access to the Holy Sepulchre, signaling diplomatic tensions over religious sites.

The Vatican has issued a statement opposing the euthanasia chosen by 25-year-old Noelia in Spain, asserting that the end of life should not depend on a subjective perception of pain.

Cuba is seeking the Vatican's intervention to ease the US oil embargo, which has led to severe fuel shortages, as tensions rise between the US and Cuba over restricted oil shipments.

An analysis explores the Vatican's role as a proponent of multilateralism and a UN-based global order, questioning whether the authority of popes in international politics is systematically weakening in their efforts to ensure peace.

Luxembourg financial manager François Pauly has been appointed as the new president of the Vatican Bank, which, despite recovering from past scandals, still faces challenges in its overall financial management.

In a letter to Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV called for care for abuse victims and concrete solutions for those adhering to the Vetus Ordo without breaking from the Vatican.

A cardinal in the Vatican, an emeritus president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, stated in an opinion piece that persecuting immigrants, as done by Donald Trump, is anti-Christian.

Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss potential collaborations between the Vatican and Yad Vashem regarding Holocaust commemoration, documentation, and education.

Tech mogul Peter Thiel's lecture series in Rome, aimed at identifying the antichrist, reportedly ended as a 'fiasco' with few important decision-makers attending, though he managed to send a signal in the ongoing 'battle' for the Vatican.

The audience in the Vatican precedes the monarch's inauguration at Santa Maria Maggiore.

A new report suggests that correspondence indicates a systematic cover-up of abuse cases within the Vatican archives, where documents were allegedly hidden and made to 'disappear' through a bureaucratic system.

Controversial tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel is holding secretive lectures in Rome on the 'Antichrist' and AI, reportedly unsettling the Vatican and challenging two thousand years of Christian thought, drawing significant media attention.

They broke with the Vatican and were excommunicated. After almost two years of a bizarre dispute of faith, the sisters have now left their religious house.

Billionaire tech investor and Trump ally Peter Thiel is in Rome to deliver lectures on Armageddon near the Vatican, following his criticism of a 'woke American Pope'.

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, after years of service in the Vatican for four popes, is returning to Poland to become the Metropolitan of Łódź, bringing with him a strong public image.

Cuba began releasing political prisoners on Friday, a day after the government announced the early release of 51 individuals under the auspices of the Vatican.

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Seven 'rebel nuns' in Spain, who no longer recognize the authority of the Vatican, are being forced to leave their monastery after nearly two years of legal disputes with the Catholic Church.

According to the Wine Institute, the Vatican consumes the most wine in the world, i.e. 74 liters per capita per year. This practically means 2 times more than Italy.

The Vatican Museums will exhibit the painting next Saturday, March 14, as part of the exhibition 'El Greco in the Mirror. Two Paintings Face to Face', which can be seen in Castel Gandolfo.

Lithuanian MP Agnė Širinskienė has filed a complaint with the Chief Official Ethics Commission, requesting an investigation into whether Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė violated ethics by bringing her family on an official trip to the Vatican.

The Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican and extended an invitation for him to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The custom car included etchings of both Chicago and the Vatican

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė is undertaking a working visit to the Vatican and Rome, where she is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the Holy See and the Order of Malta.

The Vatican Bank has introduced its first stock indices, signaling a growing trend and increasing popularity in religiously-themed investment funds.

A 'confused' cardinal's mobile phone reportedly caused a stir within the Vatican during a papal election, though specific details remain unclear.

MICHELANGELO'S Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel is undergoing its largest restoration in 30 years.

The Vatican Postal Service has taken an unusual political step by issuing a new stamp related to Ukraine, departing from its typical avoidance of political themes in stamp designs.

The Vatican has unveiled Pope Léon XIV's upcoming African tour, scheduled from April 13 to 23, which will include a historically significant stop in Algeria, marking the first papal visit to the country where Islam is the state religion.

The Vatican spokesman has announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6 to 12, with program details yet to be released.

The Vatican has initiated the cause for sainthood for Cesar Maria Guerrero, who served as the first bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan.

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will visit several Italian locations this year, including Pompei, Naples, Lampedusa, and Assisi, with his first trip scheduled for May 8.

Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of Vietnam's National Assembly, held a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on April 11, local time.

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican. Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte, also met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his visit, receiving gifts including a basketball jersey.

French President Emmanuel Macron held his first meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing topics such as Algeria and Catholic schools, and is expected to invite the pontiff to visit France in September.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and San Pablo Bishop Marcelino Maralit as new members of the Vatican’s communication arm, strengthening its media outreach.

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation of Christians in the region.

The Vatican's SCV1 Papal Mobile has officially arrived in Cameroon on April 8, signaling the imminent Papal visit to the African continent, starting with Cameroon.

The Harlem Globetrotters visited Pope Leo at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, where a team member demonstrated how to spin a basketball on his finger.

Locals in Kretinga, Lithuania, claim miracles continue to occur at the grave of Jurgis Ambraziejus Pabrėža, whom they consider a saint despite no official recognition. The Vatican has permitted the start of his beatification process, the first in Lithuanian history.

The Vatican has established a compensation mechanism for victims of Sodalicio, an ultraconservative organization founded in Peru and dissolved by Pope Francis last year due to major abuse scandals.

A Czech Constitutional Court judge stated that the agreement with the Vatican, particularly the clause recognizing confessional secrecy, grants the Catholic Church a privileged position over other churches.

The Vatican is establishing guidelines for an ethical approach to space, emphasizing that space must be a common good with a clear legal framework and a sense of responsibility towards humanity and future generations.

The Vatican has expressed regret to Israel following an incident involving the blocking of access to the Holy Sepulchre.

The appointment of François Pauly as the new head of the Vatican Bank has sparked Hollywood-style conspiracy theories about the 'Illuminati' taking over the Holy See.

Clergy in Calapan renewed their vows following the Vatican's decision to raise the local vicariate to the status of a diocese, marking a significant event for the religious community.

Renowned exorcist Father Dan Reehil appeared on 'TMZ Live' to discuss the reality and activity of the Devil, following an exorcist summit hosted by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican earlier this month.

The Vatican has issued guidelines through the Pontifical Academy for Life, indicating that the Catholic Church has no objections to xenotransplantation, the transplantation of animal organs to humans.

Fahrettin Altun, formerly a key figure in Erdogan's propaganda machine and head of the Turkish presidency's Communications Directorate, is now reportedly moving to a diplomatic role at Turkey's embassy in the Vatican.

The Vatican has initiated a new campaign aimed at encouraging institutions and individuals to divest from mining industries.

Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz was sanctioned by the Vatican in 2020, days before his death.

A new report, based on letters sent to the Vatican, suggests that cases of sexual abuse were potentially covered up and made to disappear within the Vatican's bureaucratic system.

Silicon valley titan Peter Thiel is drawing fire from the Vatican and Italian media by holding a series of lectures on the Antichrist in Rome that are reminiscent of the “South Park” episode in which…

Pope Leo XIV's private audience with journalist Gareth Gore, known for his investigation into Opus Dei, suggests the organization may be under scrutiny within the Vatican.

Pope Leo received journalists from Italy's Rai public television's second channel at the Vatican for their 50th anniversary, urging them to show the true face of war and present it from the victims' perspective.

American billionaire and venture capitalist Peter Thiel launched a series of closed-door lectures in Rome on Sunday about the concept of the Antichrist.

The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.

Peter Thiel, a technocrat who advocates for an authoritarian state, is secretly preparing three days of conferences on the Antichrist while unease grows in the Vatican.

The conflict has been causing a stir since 2024. At that time, the nuns declared: 'We do not recognize the Vatican – it is a farce.'

Lebanese authorities on Tuesday asked the Vatican for protection for its Christian communities in the border areas with Israel, after a Maronite Catholic priest died on Monday in an Israeli attack...

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has defended her and her family members' visit to the Vatican, stating they acted according to protocol, following a request for an ethics commission inquiry into potential conflict of interest.

Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled to make an official visit to the Holy See on Monday, March 9, where they will meet with Pope Leo XIV.

Members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denis Bećirović, Željko Komšić, and Željka Cvijanović, visited the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV, inviting him to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ford assembly line workers secretly built a Chicago-themed Explorer SUV for a VIP, which was later revealed to be for the Pope and is now at the Vatican.

A cardinal forgot to hand in his mobile phone during the papal election in the conclave. For Alexander Van der Bellen, relaxed guidelines applied during the audience in the Vatican.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has named Austria, the Vatican, or Turkey as potential neutral locations for peace negotiations, should Russia agree to such a venue.

Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the victims of torrential rains in Brazil after the Angelus in the Vatican. The Rio Pomba river overflowed, flooding several neighborhoods and worsening the emergency in the Brazilian state.

Türkiye and the Vatican have formalized a cooperation mechanism to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, aiming to strengthen international efforts.

Algerian media outlets are celebrating the 'historic scope' of the upcoming visit by Pope Leo XIV, with the Algerian presidency stating the trip will 'consolidate ties of friendship, trust, and understanding' between Algiers and the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undertake three Apostolic Journeys this year, including a 10-day trip to Africa in April, as announced by the Vatican.

This institutional design may explain why several European governments have stayed out. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have declined to participate. The Vatican has formally refused.

Pope Leo XIV (likely a fictional Pope or typo for Francis) will spend July 4th visiting a Mediterranean island known for migrant crossings, a decision that underscores strained relations between the Vatican and the Trump administration.

The traditionalist Lefebvrian fraternity plans to ordain new bishops in July without papal permission, risking a schism with the Vatican.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 19 - Pompei, Naples, Lampedusa and Assisi are among the places Pope Leo XIV will visit this year in his travels around Italy, the Vatican said on Thursday. The first trip will take place on May 8 when the American pontiff will go to Pompei, the modern town that is home to the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and to the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, and then visit Naples. He will return to Campania on May 23 to go to Acerra and meet faithful from the 'Land of Fires, an area between Naples and Caserta where the mafia and others have been burning toxic waste for years and pushing up cancer rates. He will be in Pavia on June 20 and Lampedusa, the Italian island that is often the destination migrants seeking to reach Europe from North Africa head towards, on July 4. Leo will visit Saint Francis's home town Assisi on August 6 and on August 22 he will take part in the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples organized by Catholic Comunione e Liberazione (CL) movement. He will be the first pope to take part in the Rimini meeting since John Paul II in 1982. (ANSA). Read article...

To mark its 400th anniversary, the Vatican is enhancing the visitor experience at St. Peter's Basilica with expanded offerings.