Vatican News
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus: ‘Only in God do we find the light of life’
Pope Francis reflected on St. John the Baptist, who teaches us that “only in God do we find the light... Read more
Pope Francis condemns reported Israeli sniper attack on Gaza Catholic church
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem reported that two women were shot by the IDF on Dec. 16. Read more
Pope Francis turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of Rome since Pope... Read more
Vatican court convicts Cardinal Becciu, sentences him to 5 years in jail for embezzlement
Five other defendants in the "Trial of the Century" received similar sentences. Read more
Vatican closing down Loyola Community co-founded by Rupnik
The shutdown, which must take place within one year, is “due to serious problems concerning the exercise of authority and... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global regulation of AI for ‘peace and common good’
The pope emphasized that technological innovations are not neutral “but subject to cultural influences” and that caution must be exercised. Read more
Vatican doctrine office encourages single mothers to receive Communion after confession
The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s spiritual daughter
In a decree signed Dec. 14, Pope Francis authorized the beatification of Ana de Lobera y Torres, better known by... Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 54 years as a priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’
Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences. Read more
Synod on Synodality next steps: Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October... Read more
Vatican: Small part of cremated ashes can be kept in personal place in certain cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery... Read more
Pope to Vatican employees: Lure of corruption is dangerous and ‘we must be vigilant’
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General. Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern about Italy’s low birth rate
Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist. Read more
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the... Read more
The story behind the Immaculate Conception banner at every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a... Read more
