Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs; the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the …

Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites such as St Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Apostolic Library, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world's …

5 days ago · Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s …

2 days ago · Visit Vatican News for all the latest updates about the Pope, the Holy See and the Church in the World

Dec 13, 2025 · Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, is the smallest independent state in the world, both in terms of area and population. Established in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty, it …

What is the difference between Vatican City and the Holy See? Vatican City is a geographic and political state, while the Holy See is the governing body of the Catholic Church, which …

May 23, 2019 · With a surface area of 0.44 hectares, Vatican City State is the smallest independent State in the world, both in terms of population and territory. Its borders are …

5 days ago · The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. Monday was the last day for the public to participate in the Jubilee.

The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual venture. A unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie …

4 days ago · VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still "the guiding star" the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said. Rereading all of its …