Speakers weighed church autonomy and communion with Rome as Aid to the Church in Need pointed to growing persecution of ...

Most tourists visiting Rome—including Catholic pilgrims—generally believe that St. Peter's Basilica is the most important church in the world and has always been the pope's residence and cathedral.

This aspect of the decision could have far-reaching implications for dioceses and religious orders that continue to maintain such lists. The judges also noted the climate of fear that the practice can ...

The pope sent a message to a conference in Rome marking the anniversary, where attendees discussed the Vatican’s complex ...

According to Cardinal Baldassare Reina, the vicar general of Rome, there are 8,020 priests and deacons currently in the diocese, of which 809 are permanent Rome diocesan priests. Pope Leo XIV meets ...

ROME (AP) — The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and ...

As Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo urges the new bishops to be pastors of the streets, reaching out to those in need. Four new auxiliary bishops were ordained for the Diocese of Rome by Pope Leo XIV on May 2 ...

ANALYSIS: Four new auxiliary bishops are expected to be appointed to the Diocese of Rome, following an upcoming meeting between the Pope and the diocesan prelates. Pope Leo celebrates Mass Feb. 22 ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the ...