Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

Within the unassuming exterior of English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring-by-Sea is a scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. Meanwhile, mourners are still allowed to visit St Peter's Basilica and pay ...

Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican will be closed to tourists during nine days of mourning and the Conclave ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

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, where the Roman Catholic Church is located, is not only famous for being the home of the Pope but also for the ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

According to Vatican Museums’ official website, “it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment” inside the Sistine Chapel Simona Granati - Corbis/Corbis ...

After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...