In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope.

As the 'best outfit of 2025,' the magazine cites his first appearance as pope on May 8 in the central loggia of St. Peter’s ...

Leo seems to be understanding that his ministry must be open to the world — a world that does not understand Italian.

The nativity scene in St. Peter's Square comes from a different place every year. For Pope Leo's first Christmas as the pontiff, this year's display comes from Salerno, Italy.

ROME — The Vatican said Monday it was investigating a possible antisemitic incident, in which a Swiss Guard allegedly made a spitting gesture toward two Jewish women. The alleged incident occurred ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Vatican investigates Swiss Guard accused of making antisemitic remarks and a spitting gesture toward Jewish women ...