Ongoing restoration work within St. Peter's Basilica is providing a rare glimpse into centuries-old details that have been obscured by time and grime. The meticulous cleaning and examination are ...

People walk near St. Peter's Basilica, background, in Rome, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the day before of the upcoming conclave starting on May 7, to elect the 267th Roman pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV will appear in public again this Sunday in St Peter's Square. From the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the first pontiff from the United States, former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Standing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica with a large crowd of people in St. Peter's square, Leo XIV spoke in both Italian and Spanish. Here's a translation of his speech: Peace be with you ...

The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public remarks since taking over as leader of the Roman ...

“More than a pope, he was a fatherly figure for us migrants,” said Virginia Munos Ramires, 30, an El Salvador native, as she held onto a railing in St. Peter’s Square under the beating sun.