Pope Leo XIV has named Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to the commission responsible for governing Vatican City State — the world's smallest nation state. The nomination comes as Leo begins to name appointments in key Vatican positions after months of quiet discernment following his election to the papacy in May.

A new report calls for clear public reasons for when bishops are removed, stronger data collection and reparations that go beyond financial compensation for victims.

The commission’s report highlights the difficulties Pope Leo faces in trying to end clerical abuses and ensure abusers are held to account.

The horse, named Proton, was raised at a stud farm in Poland, the Vatican press office said in a statement. Sired by Kahil Al Shaqab, a renowned stallion and show horse, Proton’s maternal grandfather is Hlayyil Ramadan, a world Arabian horse champion, who was born and bred in Jordan by Princess Alia Al-Hussein.

The former auditor general says his 2017 ouster was unjust and part of a wider effort to block financial reform inside the Vatican.

A man allegedly urinated on the iconic altar at the center of St. Peter's Basilica, immediately prompting a response from security and police.

John Legend talks about the Vatican, 'The Voice,' Kanye West and more ahead of his 'Get Lifted' 20th anniversary tour coming to New Orleans on Oct. 23, 2025

A Muslim prayer room has been set up in the heart of the Vatican City's 500-year-old library. Islamic scholars visiting the Vatican Apostolic Library had requested a "room with a carpet to pray on" - and staff heeded their request.