Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader -- the pope.Some 900 people ...

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...

Pride flags being waved at the "Ladera Love Pride Parade" event in Ladera Ranch on Friday June 25, 2021. Credit: OMAR SANCHEZ, Voice of OC Aliso Viejo city officials threw out a flag-flying ...

Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in a wheelchair on ...

The event featured three women scholars, including the first to lead Vatican City. Sister Raffaella Petrini, Ph.D, was named the new head of Vatican City by Pope Francis in March. According to the ...

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St Peter's Square at the Vatican in a ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis made a surprise entrance to St. Peter’s Square during a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health workers on Sunday, marking his first public appearance at the ...