The ceremony is a traditional one to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year,... Read more
In light of the influx of tourists, the Vatican has introduced a separate “prayer entrance” for those who want to... Read more
Farmers and pet owners alike brought their beloved animals to the Vatican for a special blessing on Jan. 17. Read more
The facade of St. Peter’s Basilica was illuminated on Sunday night with 3-D projection mapping of art from the Vatican... Read more
The devotions will be accompanied by paintings of Christ’s Passion by an Italian artist Read more
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that requests from groups “with particular and legitimate needs” may be allowed. Read more
The Vatican has said that a commission overseeing reform of the office managing St. Peter’s Basilica has completed its work. Read more
Pope Francis on Saturday named Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., to succeed Cardinal Angelo Comastri as archpriest of St. Peter’s... Read more