Vatican News
Pope Francis appoints delegate to resolve Syro-Malabar liturgical dispute in India
The controversy centers on a complex debate about which direction the priest should face when celebrating the liturgy. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary ‘never keeps us waiting’
Pope Francis said he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because of... Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
Vatican announces that artificial intelligence will be theme of next World Day of Peace
A statement from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 8 described an “urgent need” to guide the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Spiritual worldliness’ one of greatest dangers facing priests, the Church
Spiritual worldliness is one of the most dangerous temptations facing priests and the Church because it “reduces spirituality to appearance,”... Read more
Pope Francis explains why he skipped Fatima prayer for peace
During his in-flight press conference, the pope also spoke about his health, youth suicide, and access to the sacraments. Read more
Next World Youth Day to be in South Korea in 2027
The announcement was made at the end of the closing Mass of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis prays the rosary in Fátima with young people with disabilities
Pope Francis prayed the rosary with young people with disabilities on Saturday morning in the Fátima chapel. Read more
Pope Francis confirms Vatican envoy’s visit to China in wide-ranging interview
The pope also addressed “rigidity” in the Church and concerns about the Synod on Synodality. Read more
‘The pope’s university’ gets a new rector
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Alfonso Amarante, CSsR, to head the Pontifical Lateran University. Read more
Pope Francis: Discernment helps us find the gems among the junk
“Let us not waste time and freedom on trivial things ... while life offers us every day the precious pearl... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
Pope Francis continues ‘legacy’ appointments in naming Fernández’s successor
Pope Francis on Friday named Gabriel Antonio Mestre, 54, archbishop of the Diocese of La Plata, Argentina. Read more
Vatican, Vietnam announce agreement on permanent papal representative
The announcement came Thursday during the visit of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong to the Vatican. Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims from Mexico surprised by private visit with Pope Francis
Father Ignacio Bello received a handwritten letter from the pope himself inviting him and his group of pilgrims to the... Read more
Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival: ‘God has a plan’
The youth festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30 at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in... Read more
Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way
According to a joint statement from the Vatican and the German bishops’ conference, the meeting took place in a “positive... Read more
Taizé community to get new leader in December
Brother Alois Loeser has chosen an Anglican, Brother Matthew (Andrew) Thorpe, 58, to be the ecumenical Christian fraternity’s third-ever prior. Read more
Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison, $15 million in cardinal’s financial trial
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been charged with embezzlement, abuse of office, and several other allegations regarding a series of financial... Read more
