The Pontifical Swiss Guard, founded in 1506 by Pope Julius II, is among the oldest active military units in continuous ...

Eight years before, the limited premier edition of The Szyk Haggadah I created (2006-08) had been donated to the Vatican ...

At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro ...

Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope ...

This week, rumors started flying following an interview in which Vatican almoner Archbishop ... tip from a "knowledgeable source in Rome": "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured ...

From the window of the Apostolic Palace Bergoglio invited us to think about the date of the first sacrament: ‘If you do not ...

Pope Francis reveals his "mischievous" youth in an autobiography published Tuesday, in a book that also touches on his ...

Pope Francis` new autobiography, `Hope,` reveals personal sacrifices, including missing pizza and TV, since becoming Pope. He ...

A Spanish mayor is being investigated for "religious derision or harassment" after imitating the pope with a toilet brush.

Reporters who cover the Vatican have heard for years that Francis ... even though it means missing San Lorenzo soccer matches. The Swiss Guards have him covered: they leave notes with the latest ...