a ceremonial unit that has been tasked with protecting the Pope and the Apostolic Palace since its establishment in 1506.

A papal nomination was dangerous business – sometimes to the ... He added, “It is a custom of the Romans to go in his palace ...

A papal nomination was dangerous business—sometimes to the ... He added, "It is a custom of the Romans to go in his palace ...

Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as "Conclave," a new film starring Ralph Fiennes, but the history behind the ...

Bernard, also known as St. Bernard of Menthon, lived from about 1020–1081 in what are now the countries of France, ...

Catholic and faith representatives will join global leaders and national delegates Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan, host to ...

During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership.

The Roman basilica of St. John Lateran marks the 1,700th anniversary of its dedication on Saturday, Nov. 9. It’s a feast day ...

The painting is part of a series of frescoes that cover the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.

England have handed maiden senior call-ups to Lewis Hall and Taylor Harwood-Bellis for their UEFA Nations League games with Greece and the Republic ...

On his return to the Vatican following a visit to the Pontifical Gregorian University, Pope Francis makes a stop in central ...

Pope Francis greets Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples during an audience with seminarians and staff from the Cardinal ...