Sister Simona Brambilla will head the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be ...

Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the department responsible for all the Catholic ...

From Jubilee celebrations and Europe's largest free live music concert to an open-air opera festival and a key appointment ...

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a Jubilee year for the Catholic Church. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Claire Giangravé from the Religion News Service about the tradition.

Rome, a city where history and art come alive, is a must-visit for anyone captivated by ancient civilizations and vibrant culture. From the grandeur of the Colosseum to the sacred grounds of Vatican ...

A new pedestrian square and walkway connecting Rome’s historic center to the Vatican and renovations to the Trevi Fountain ...

The city’s upper brow may live here, but for tourists it’s a sweet spot – close enough to the city’s most visited sights and ...

Visitor numbers to Rome are expected to double to about 60 million during the year — on the theme “ Pilgrims of Hope” — and ...

American students welcome in the New Year in the eternal city - Rome. American students welcome in the New Year in the eternal city - Rome. With marching bands, cheerleaders and a host of local ...

Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to ...