Vatican News
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family. Read more
Pope Francis to disabled people: The Church needs you
The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Najib Mikati gave the pope a brick from a church damaged in the Beirut port explosion. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to WWII martyr Bl. Titus Brandsma’s intercession
The decision paves the way for the Dutch Carmelite friar’s canonization. Read more
Pope Francis: Digital revolution forces us to rethink what it means to be human
‘Today, a revolution is underway,’ the pope told the Pontifical Council for Culture. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph is protecting the Catholic Church
The pope’s general audience address focused on the genealogy of Jesus. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Wisconsin parade victims
‘He commends the souls of those who died to Almighty God’s loving mercy.’ Read more
Pope Francis tells young adults to hold onto hope as Advent nears
Pope Francis met young adults and teens participating in a songwriting contest based on the theme of Christmas. Read more
Pope Francis: Christ is not like other kings, he is a King for others
Two young people joined the pope as he delivered his Angelus address. Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young Catholics to be ‘critical conscience of society’
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the feast of Christ the King. Read more
Pope Francis meets the ‘Pope’s Team’ ahead of friendly soccer match
The papal team includes Swiss Guards and migrants. Read more
Pope Francis to Swedish Academy: Social media promotes monologue instead of dialogue
The Academy awards the annual Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more
Pope Francis: Persistence of child labor is ‘shocking and disturbing’
Around 150 million children are forced to work worldwide. Read more
Is Pope Francis’ pragmatic approach creating a crisis for canon law?
A new book claims that the Church’s legal framework is being thrown into confusion. Read more
Catholic Church in Italy holds 1st national day of prayer for abuse victims
Milan archdiocese marked the day with Eucharistic adoration and Mass. Read more
Synod’s chief organizer to US bishops: Don’t be afraid to tell us frankly what you hear
Cardinal Mario Grech sent a 14-minute video message to the USCCB Fall General Assembly. Read more
Major archbishop thanks Pope Francis for support as Ukraine faces multiple crises
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said the country faced rising poverty. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Pope Francis’ role in London deal questioned by defense
The hearing was devoted to requests by defense attorneys to dismiss the case. Read more
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