An American tourist on Wednesday threw a tantrum and cracked two Roman busts in the Vatican Museums after officials denied him an audience with Pope Francis. The unidentified tourist, said to be in ...

Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a very busy year at the Vatican in 2026, with important events such as the conclusion of the ...

The Vatican exists as a country because the Catholic Church is powerful enough that Italy could not erase it without triggering global backlash. After Italy conquered Rome in 1870, the Popes refused ...

Established author and Christian Theologian, Griff Ruby, presents an in-depth examination of the history and changes within the Roman Catholic Church in his book, "The Resurrection of the Roman ...

This year, Pope Leo XIV will lead the Christmas celebrations at the Vatican for the first time, but the popular Christmas traditions at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church remain unchanged.

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

The Vatican is now making it easier for members of the general public to visit the Vatican Necropolis, a Roman burial ground located a few feet beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The more than ...