Twelve Catholic priests and brothers live, work and pray at the Vatican Observatory as they explore some of the universe’s biggest scientific questions.

Media reports that the meeting was “cold” are “a gross misinterpretation,” a Vatican source told America.

How are church leaders and Vatican watchers responding to the highly anticipated visit?

The new cardinals named by Pope Francis come from El Salvador, Laos, Mali, Spain and Sweden.

Australian police said they were a step closer to deciding whether to charge a top Vatican cardinal over allegations of sexual assault dating back decades.

The wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will have to manage an awkward relationship between the White House and the Vatican.