Vatican News
Pope Francis names Dominican priest and former military chaplain as Alaska’s next bishop
Father Steven Maekawa, has been a pastor in Fairbanks, Alaska, since 2016, and will now lead the largest diocese (geographically)... Read more
ANALYSIS: How to interpret Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed the overwhelming majority of cardinals who will choose his successor. Read more
Pope Francis: Do we allow ourselves to be amazed at God’s works?
The Holy Father prayed the Angelus from St. Peter’s, recalling Jesus’ praise for the Father for revealing his wonders to... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Fernández
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ Mongolia visit in September
The pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
Archbishop Fernández on new role as Vatican’s doctrinal chief: ‘I will do it my way’
In his first interview since his appointment, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández spoke about handling clerical abuse, the German Synodal Way,... Read more
Pope Francis hosts Bill Clinton, foundation head Alex Soros
Soros, son of the billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros, accompanied Clinton in both Albania and at the Vatican. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month
The day will be observed this year on July 23, the Sunday before the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim,... Read more
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Archbishop Fernández defends controversial book as ‘catechesis for teens’
Writing on his personal Facebook page on July 3, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández said the book was “not a theology... Read more
Archbishop Fernández didn’t side with alleged sex abuser, archdiocese says
Pope Francis' choice to head the Vatican's doctrinal office has been criticized for his handling of a clergy sex abuse... Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández
The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery
Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more
Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
