To Employees of the Roman Curia, the Governorate of the Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome and their families, for the exchange of Christmas greetings

Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites such as St Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Apostolic Library, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world's most famous …

Dec 25, 2025 · Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s smallest …

3 days ago · Visit Vatican News for all the latest updates about the Pope, the Holy See and the Church in the World

1 day ago · From the Jubilee’s close to a consistory and major events, here are the key dates shaping Pope Leo XIV’s Vatican agenda in 2026.

Dec 26, 2025 · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and for millions of other people as well, the Catholic Church's 2025 was primarily about the death of Pope Francis and the …

From October 23 to November 4, 2025 the Vatican Museums will offer visitors the unique opportunity to admire, within the Sistine Chapel, two magnificent tapestries...

What is the difference between Vatican City and the Holy See? Vatican City is a geographic and political state, while the Holy See is the governing body of the Catholic Church, which represents the Pope’s …

May 23, 2019 · With a surface area of 0.44 hectares, Vatican City State is the smallest independent State in the world, both in terms of population and territory. Its borders are marked by its walls, and in …

Dec 9, 2024 · Vatican City, the smallest independent state, serves as the spiritual heart of Catholicism and is rich in history and art. Originating from the martyrdom of St. Peter, it transformed from a …