Actor Matthew McConaughey has fueled speculation about a potential political run after discussing AI ethics and religion's decline with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani of Qatar has acquired Villa Certosa in Sardinia, formerly owned by Silvio Berlusconi, for approximately $375 million, in a significant real estate transaction.

A quiz commemorates the establishment of the independent state of Vatican City on this day in 1929, testing knowledge about the Papal State.

The Netherlands has sent thousands of blessed flowers from Keukenhof to Vatican City. These flowers will be used as part of the Easter celebrations at St. Peter’s Square in Rome.

Chinyeaka Ohaa, former Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), held a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican City.

Vatican City is experiencing an intense heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, causing thousands of pilgrims to struggle and prompting Pope Leo XIV to change his plans for his first audience after the July break.

The appearance and honoring of former Sistine Chapel Choir director Massimo Palombella, who was convicted of financial offenses by the Vatican City Tribunal, at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Malta has sparked controversy.

The Vatican City State bank reported a sharp increase in its income during the past year.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong condemnation of war and the 'delusion of omnipotence' during evening prayers at a peace vigil in St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. His comments were seen as his strongest yet on ongoing conflicts.

Actor Shia LaBeouf was seen exploring Vatican City in Rome with his father, enjoying the sights despite previous reports of outbursts during his trip to Italy for his dad's baptism.

Fiat has delivered 30 small electric vehicles to the Holy See, marking the start of the Italian brand's urban offensive to gain ground in European cities and counter Chinese competition.

Dutch environmental activist Merijn Tinga, known as the “Plastic Soup Surfer,” met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City to push for a bottle and can deposit system. He argues it could significantly reduce plastic waste.

Tens of thousands of faithful gathered in front of the Colosseum on Good Friday to participate in the Way of the Cross, led by Pope Leo XIV, with prayers and reflections on responsibility for wars.

The Vatican City court of appeal has overturned the conviction of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for embezzlement in 2023, along with the verdicts against eight other defendants.