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St. Peter's Basilica and square closed to public March 10, 2020.

Vatican City prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in May

Apr 22, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual... Read more

Casa Santa Marta and the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica.

Vatican official living in Santa Marta tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 26, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according... Read more

The Sistine Chapel.

Vatican Museums closed until April 3

Mar 8, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican Museums will be closed until April 3 as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of the... Read more

Visitors inside of St. Peter's Basilica March 2020.

Vatican City confirms first case of coronavirus

Mar 6, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Vatican City has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, a Vatican spokesman said Friday.  Read more

Swiss Guards.

Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith

May 4, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more

Corruption trial of former Vatican hospital officials begins

Jul 18, 2017

By Elise Harris

One year after Vatican City charged a priest and a laywoman in the second “Vatileaks” trial, it has begun a... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica as seen from the Vatican Gardens.

Vatican goes green, amps up recycling efforts

Nov 15, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

A year after Pope Francis released his encyclical on the environment, Laudato si', the Vatican has stepped up its efforts... Read more

As 'Vatileaks' trial proceeds, Holy See spokesman explains Vatican justice system

Dec 7, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

As a Vatican City trial over the leaking of private documents continues, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

US embassy: Saint Peter's Basilica a potential terrorist target

Nov 19, 2015

St. Peter’s Basilica tops the list of potential targets for terrorist attacks in Rome and Milan, the U.S. Embassy in... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015.

Vatican judiciary report highlights increased international cooperation

Feb 2, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Vatican enhanced international cooperation following the reform of the state's penal code and its anti-money laundering laws, according to... Read more