Herewith, a highly subjective list of the Top 5 Vatican stories of 2021, with the full expectation that the news flow out of the Eternal City will continue unabated in the New Year. From a reporter’s point of view, the Vatican is just the gift that keeps on giving. Read more from John L. Allen Jr., Angelus News
Pope Francis walks with children after visiting the Nativity scene after celebrating Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2021. Read more from Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service (CNS photo/Paul Haring)