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The entrance to the "Ultra Visibilia" exhibition on St. Peter's Terrace is shown on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 400th anniversary

Feb 16
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope makes first visit to Roman parish, issuing call to humility and peace

Feb 15
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo prays for Madagascar, observes Lunar New Year

Feb 15
Elise Ann Allen

Vatican extends olive branch to breakaway SSPX society

Feb 12
Elise Ann Allen

Journalists attend the press preview of the exhibition "Bernini and the Barberini" at Palazzo Barberini in Rome on Feb. 11, 2026, with the marble statues from The Four Seasons cycle by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini on display. (Credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP.)

Bernini and the pope who promoted him celebrated as Vatican marks 400 years of St. Peter’s Basilica

Feb 12
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV: Audience appeals for Colombian flood victims, sick & suffering worldwide, European unity

Feb 11
Crux Staff

Bishop Jorge Izaguirre laughs with Pope Leo during a lunch with Peruvian bishops Jan. 29, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Peru bishop expects papal visit, touts Leo’s vision of synodality

Feb 9
Elise Ann Allen

No U.S. visit for Pope Leo XIV this year, Vatican says

Feb 8
Elise Ann Allen

Leo XIV calls for end to violence in Nigeria

Feb 8
Crux Staff

Italy's Jannik Sinner, left, shares a light moment with Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of their meeting at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media via AP.)

Pope, an avid athlete, extols physical and spiritual benefits of sport in Olympic message

Feb 6
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press