Vatican News
Benedict XVI: 95th birthday wishes from around world ‘made me very happy’
Almost 3,000 people sent the pope emeritus congratulatory messages in 24 languages. Read more
Pope Francis praises courage of 23-year-old lay founder of mission society
Pauline Jaricot, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will be beatified on May 22. Read more
Pope Francis offers guidance to young Christians in politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the canonization Mass of 10 saints
"This is our strength: we are loved by God," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis canonizes 10 new saints of the Catholic Church
It was the Church’s first canonization since October 2019. Read more
Pope Francis: Anglicans are ‘valued traveling companions’
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC). Read more
Cardinal Parolin hopes Zen arrest will not complicate Vatican-China dialogue
Cardinal Parolin said: ‘I would like to express my closeness to the cardinal who was freed and treated well.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Family life more tested than ever before
The pope was speaking to moral theologians. Read more
Charles de Foucauld: The miracle that paved the way for his canonization
It began with a 50-foot fall inside a French chapel. Read more
The Vatican and Moneyval: What’s changed?
A European anti-money-laundering watchdog Moneyval has upgraded the Vatican’s status. Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July
The pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30. Read more
‘Everyone was crying’: An eyewitness recalls the attempted assassination of St John Paul II
David DePerro was 9 years old when he saw the shooting in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981. Read more
PHOTOS: Pilgrims honor Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica
On Wednesdays in May, the basilica is hosting a prayer service honoring Mary. Read more
Pope Francis: Low birth rate is a ‘social emergency’
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants and refugees have ‘enormous potential’ to help society
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022. Read more
Pope Francis meets wives of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’ Read more
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ advice on retirement: Leave ‘a legacy of good, rather than just goods’
The pope was speaking at his general audience. Read more
Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries. Read more
Who are the 4 women being canonized this weekend?
Pope Francis will preside over the first canonizations in more than two years on May 15. Read more
