The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds ...

If you've seen Conclave, Edward Berger's excellent political thriller, you'll have some idea of what goes on behind the ...

All eyes will be on a small chimney on the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel today as the Catholic Church’s most senior leaders meet ...

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, is home to some of the most spectacular art and architecture in Europe. The ...

The sun sets at Saint Peter’s Basilica after the first American pope is elected in the history of the Catholic Church.

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret ...

All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...

Historic moment in Vatican City as white smoke signals the election of a new pope, marking a new era for 1.4 billion ...

The Domus Sanctae Marthae is a 129-room 'hotel' inside the walls of Vatican City that has traditionally been used by the papacy to host visitors. Its thick-of-the-action location - right next to ...

Church bells rang throughout the Vatican in Rome as a new Pope was appointed to lead the Catholic Church. Video shows bells ...

Thousands of spectators witnessed black smoke emerging in St. Peter's Square as the cardinals failed to decide a new pope ...

Charles Warner, who left a biomedical engineering career to pursue priesthood, helped distribute Holy Communion at Pope ...