Why the urge to cover the globe? I’ve decided to join the world of extreme travel. I’ve always loved going abroad. But I ...

A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in ...

Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

After 38 days in hospital battling double pneumonia almost entirely out of sight, Pope Francis made his first public ...

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, has died.

During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170 countries, equivalent to almost 90% of the world.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — How’s Pope Francis doing ... in front of large monitors that show the incoming call’s country of origin. Gendarmes, the Vatican’s police, take the night shift.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens ...

Entering the offices on the third floor of the Renaissance palazzo, you walk past frescoes of some of the first maps of the world ... offices in and around Vatican City State and Rome.

The Vatican has expressed its solidarity with Muslims participating in the Ramadan fast, noting that Catholics also fast and do penance during the season of Lent and inviting greater dialogue and ...

Nuns react to a recorded audio message from Pope Francis at the beginning of the rosary prayer service for the health of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 6, 2025 in Vatican City ...