Priceless art, empty coffers: The Vatican is in a disastrous financial crisis

In his final weeks, Pope Francis worked to leave his successor a cleaner slate. Holed up in his modest office, he met with advisors who laid out a grim financial picture: the Vatican was sliding deeper into a paralyzing deficit. Its pension fund alone …

HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to rethink China-Vatican deal amid ongoing religious repression

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 12: International rights Watch dog Human Rights Watch has called on newly elected Pope Leo XIV to urgently review the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with China that allows the Chinese government to nominate bishops for the …

Catalino Puican, 93, is optimistic that Eten will become a 'eucharistic city' once the Vatican recognizes the apparent ...

​In Photos: Pope Leo XIV's first Sunday blessing draws thousands to St Peter’s Square in Vatican city​

Ahead of his address, staff members decorated the balcony for the ceremony. Unlike previous popes, instead of speaking from the Apostolic Palace window, he stood at the centre of St Peter’s Square, at the heart of the Church. (Image: AP) (Image: AP)

Pope Leo leads prayer in Vatican City as thousands gather to get a glimpse

Rome (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first Sunday blessing and address since his election. The last time he stood on the same velvet-draped ledge, …

Pope Leo calls for “lasting peace” in first Sunday address at Vatican

Vatican City – Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at the Vatican. Reflecting on current conflicts, the newly selected pontiff called for a “lasting peace” in the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire …

Cardinal Prevost garnered over 75% of votes in conclave, say Vatican sources

Pope Leo XIV, at the time Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was selected during the fourth round of voting.PHOTO: AFP VATICAN CITY – In the balloting to choose the next pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost secured 105 of 133 votes to become the new leader of the …

Pope Leo XIV heads the Catholic church from Vatican City — where a secret tennis court awaits

ROME — When in Rome, head to the corner of the Via Leone IV and the Viale Vaticano and turn west for about 50 yards along the latter, to where the line for entry to the Vatican Museum starts to build. Crane your neck up to the top of the 39-foot-high …

Vatican: Tiny City-State with Global Religious Significance

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Vatican is the smallest city-state in the world, located in Rome, Italy. With an area of only 0.44 square kilometers and a population of around 764 people (estimated 2023), the Vatican is not just an administrative territory, but …

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass at Vatican

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make him history’s first American pope. Freed from their …