The security mission of Swiss Guard extends to the Pope's apostolic travels, the pontifical palace of Castel Gandolfo, and ...

Along with the blazing-red serge uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, there is perhaps no other official ensemble as ...

Speaking to the thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for his Christmas blessing and message, Francis returned to the topic of two military conflicts that have dominated his ...

Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas ...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the ...

Pope Calls for Nations to Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address as Communities Celebrate Worldwide VATICAN CITY (AP ... Day calling each branch of the military stationed overseas to thank ...

a 32-year-old priest from the northern Italian city of Como, became the first cleric ever convicted by a papal court for sexual abuse committed on Vatican grounds is significant in itself.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas ... Everyone wants peace, everyone wants peace and to return home,'” Military chaplain Roman Kostenko of the 117th Separate Heavy ...

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 22 people, including five children, ...

Palestinian medical officials say Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 20 people, including five ...

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday killed at least 20 people, including five children, ...

VATICAN CITY, Dec 12 (Reuters ... as the pontiff has become more vocal in his criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The two men held private talks for a half-hour, the Vatican ...