Here’s a look at the Vatican, also known as the Holy See, the spiritual and governing center of the Roman Catholic Church. Facts The full name of the country is State of Vatican City. It stands on ...

Before leaving the hospital, the Pope gave a thumbs-up to the crowd after he was wheeled out onto the balcony.

Pope Francis' discharge from Rome’s Gemelli hospital was a much-anticipated moment of relief for millions of Catholics in Rome and around the world.