The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls while the pope is in the hospital.

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 ...

The Vatican’s central number is public — and the sisters of the Pious Disciples of the Divine Master make sure all who call it get a real person, not the “press 1 for English, 2 for Latin” version of ...

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy and absence of a hospital. Established as the center of the Catholic ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been invited by Pope Francis to attend the World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Vatican City on September 12-13, 2025. The invitation was personally ...

The Conversation U.S. asked Daniel Speed Thompson, a theologian at the University of Dayton, for some insight into Vatican City. The Vatican ... all the bishops in the world.

Vatican City: Pope Francis suffered two new episodes ... urged him to let his voice be heard, saying the world needs to hear it.

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By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs and will not participate in activities through the weekend because of his health issues ...

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis’s condition is improving ... indicating the 88-year-old could even leave hospital within days. The leader of the world’s Catholics was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli ...