The Vatican took another step Wednesday to show greater financial transparency by publishing the first annual report from its financial watchdog agency and announcing new regulations to fight money laundering and terror financing.Full story
The Vatican bank, long a source of secret and scandal for the Holy See, plans to publish its annual report online as part of its efforts to be more financially transparent. Full story
Roman Catholics in Puerto Rico rallied Wednesday around an archbishop who is apparently under pressure from the Vatican to resign for allegedly covering up for sexually abusive priests and other misdeeds. Full story
From sunrise to sunset, see clouds dance above beautiful St. Peter's Basilica, the crown jewel of Vatican City.
Pope Benedict XVI delivers a 17-minute sermon in his final public address in St. Peter’s Square, telling thousands who gathered in Vatican City, “I ask each of you to pray for me.” This speech has been translated into English.
MSNBC's Chris Jansing takes us for a walking tour of the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
The Catholic Church’s Pope Benedict XVI canonized seven new saints, including Kateri Tekakwitha, a 16th-century Native American convert, who is accredited with performing miracles. NBC’s Claudio Lavanga reports from Vatican City.
Rene Bruelhart, director of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority , leaves at the end of a news conference at the Vatican May 22, 2013. The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year and held up the
Rene Bruelhart, director of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority , smiles as he leaves at the end of a news conference at the Vatican May 22, 2013. The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year and
Rene Bruelhart, director of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority , attends a news conference at the Vatican May 22, 2013. The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year and held up the disclosure as
Rene Bruelhart, director of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority , speaks during a news conference at the Vatican May 22, 2013. The Vatican's new financial watchdog said on Wednesday it had detected six possible attempts to use the Holy See to launder money last year and held up the disclos
