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 ...

The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on Vatican Hill in northwestern Rome, Italy west of the Tiber River. It is comprised of roughly 100 acres. Tall stone walls ...

Pope Francis has been advised an extended period of rest for the sake of his health. As such, given his fragile physical ...

Secretary of State Pietro Parolin in St Peter’s basilica ... The biggest danger is that Parolin’s Chinese allies would ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King and Queen’s state visit to the Vatican has been postponed because the Pope needs an “extended period of rest and recuperation ...

Peter's Square. The pope has said he lives in Santa Marta, located on the Vatican's south wall near the city-state's small train station, because he likes being around other people. "I'm happy at ...

A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after a five-week, life-threatening bout of ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The King and Queen’s state visit to the Vatican has been postponed because the Pope needs an “extended period of rest and recuperation”, ...