Vatican News
Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: Christ frees us ‘from the seduction of idols’
“Have the courage to live your youth by entrusting yourselves to the Lord and setting out on a journey with... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants a loving relationship with us’
The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest. Read more
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for $1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The pope praised the ‘gesture of Christian charity, which really touched me.’ Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘authoritative biblical scholar’ Cardinal Albert Vanhoye
The French Jesuit was the world’s oldest cardinal at the time of his death. Read more
UPDATE: Surgeon provides details on Cardinal Sarah's robot-assisted surgery
The 76-year-old cardinal's urological surgery was performed with the help of the da Vinci robot. Read more
Vatican says 5th Catholic bishop consecrated under China agreement
Bishop Li was ordained July 28, after being appointed by Pope Francis in January. Read more
Cardinal Becciu present at first day of Vatican finance trial
Becciu is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times. Read more
Pope Francis to UN chief: World hunger ‘a crime that violates basic human rights’
The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition. Read more
Pope Francis offers blessing to athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: With our small offering, Jesus can do great things
“It would be good to ask ourselves every day: ‘What do I bring to Jesus today?’” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’
“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs... Read more
Vatican increasing ‘liquid’ assets as it faces financial impact of pandemic, economic officials say
The Vatican's balance sheet showed a deficit of $78 million in 2020. Read more
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The increasing influence of the liturgical school Sant’Anselmo in the Vatican
The new secretary and undersecretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship both have studied at the Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo,... Read more
Cardinal Grech: Synodality is not a ‘fad’ of the pope
He said that synodality is “the form and style of the early Church.” Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by Baghdad market bombing
The explosion at the al-Wuhailat market killed at least 30 people. Read more
Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled
The synod will open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
New Reno bishop inspired to become priest after meeting Blessed Stanley Rother
Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg has served as an auxiliary in Seattle archdiocese since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis says he is close to ‘the dear Cuban people’ after largest protests in decades
He made the comment in his first Angelus address at the Vatican since undergoing surgery. Read more
Pope Francis to Friars Minor: Seek renewal amid declining numbers
Members of the Order of Friars Minor are meeting in Rome. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants
The tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments. Read more
