Vatican News
Pope Francis: The differences of others are an occasion to love better
“How do we welcome the difficulties and differences of others? How do we welcome the people who have many limitations... Read more
Pope Francis hears confessions at Roman parish: God lifts us up when we hit ‘rock bottom’
In the presence of eucharistic adoration, the pope presided over a Lenten penitential service on March 17 to open “24... Read more
No, Pope Francis didn’t really hint that the requirement for priestly celibacy will be lifted
Secular media outlets and even some Catholic news organizations immediately jumped to the conclusion that the pope is open to... Read more
PHOTOS: Nighttime eucharistic adoration in St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican held its first monthly eucharistic adoration in the area in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday night. Read more
U.S. Bishop Daniel Flores to help prepare Synod on Synodality assembly
The first of two nearly monthlong Vatican assemblies for the synod will be in October. Read more
Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is ‘pure paganism’
“When you conceive of the Christian life as an advancement, that the one above commands others ... that is not... Read more
Historic building near Vatican to become Four Seasons hotel
A Catholic order of knighthood has signed a leasing agreement that will allow a Four Seasons hotel to manage part... Read more
Vatican-China deal ‘not the best deal possible,’ top Holy See diplomat says
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said that negotiations are underway to make the the Vatican-China deal “work better.” Read more
A timeline of Pope Francis’ 10 years as pope
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the 265th successor of St. Peter. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass, records ‘popecast’ for 10th anniversary
Francis marked his 10th anniversary as pope Monday with a private Mass with cardinals and an appearance on what Vatican... Read more
By the numbers: How the Catholic Church has changed during Pope Francis’ pontificate
Pope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church... Read more
‘Not an easy job’: Pope Francis asks for prayers on 10th anniversary as pope
“Being the pope is not an easy job. Nobody has studied before doing this,” Pope Francis said in his latest... Read more
Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis as diplomat: the principles that have guided his 10-year-old pontificate
The Holy Father’s approach to diplomacy is laid out in “The Joy of the Gospel.” Read more
Pope Francis: Gender ideology is ‘one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations’ today
“Why is it dangerous? Because it blurs differences and the value of men and women,” the pope said. Read more
‘I regret to inform you’: Pope Francis rebuffs Cardinal Becciu in letters read during ongoing finance trial
Prior to his trial, Cardinal Angelo Becciu tried to get the pope to confirm he had authorized the financial transactions... Read more
Pope Francis says imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop reminds him of Hitler’s dictatorship
Pope Francis also speaks about Russia's “imperial” agenda, his thoughts on retirement, and Benedict XVI's funeral in a new round... Read more
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
Married priests are common in the Eastern Catholic Church, the pope noted, while the discipline of priestly celibacy is a... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to hold monthly eucharistic adoration on portico
Beginning March 14, adoration will take place every second Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. on the parvise in front of the... Read more
Pope Francis underlines ‘universal value’ of Jerusalem in speech to Palestinians
The theme of the meeting of the Joint Working Group for Dialogue was the spiritual significance of Jerusalem for Jews,... Read more
