Vatican News
Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse
The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more
On this day in 1944 the Ulma family was martyred by the Nazis
On March 24, 1944, all nine members of the Ulma family were killed by the Nazis — including a newborn... Read more
Pope Francis puts a priest, three religious women, and two laywomen on path for sainthood
Each “Venerable” now needs a miracle attributed to his or her intercession to be approved by the Vatican in order... Read more
Gänswein to Costa Rica? Report of Benedict’s secretary becoming nuncio is ‘speculation,’ Vatican sources say
The future role of Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Benedict XVI’s longtime private secretary, remains unclear. Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholics to renew consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25
The solemnity of the Annunciation on Saturday marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian witness requires consistency between how one lives and what one proclaims
To effectively witness to the Gospel, Christians need to be consistent in what they believe, how they live, and what... Read more
Benedict’s personal secretary searches for five cousins who are heirs of the late pontiff
Archbishop Georg Gänswein explained that he thought there were two direct heirs. However, he was surprised to learn that there... Read more
Disney doc features Pope Francis’ talk with Gen Z on LGBTQ issues, abortion, and more
Hulu will be airing “The Pope Answers,” an informal conversation between Francis and a small group of young people, on... Read more
Meet the new Nigerian secretary for the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization
The Nigerian archbishop was recently appointed by Pope Francis as a secretary for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization. Read more
‘Christ is our future’: Vatican announces theme, schedule for Pope Francis’ Budapest trip
Pope Francis will travel to Budapest, Hungary, in just over a month for an April 28–30 visit to the capital... Read more
Pope Francis: The differences of others are an occasion to love better
“How do we welcome the difficulties and differences of others? How do we welcome the people who have many limitations... Read more
Pope Francis hears confessions at Roman parish: God lifts us up when we hit ‘rock bottom’
In the presence of eucharistic adoration, the pope presided over a Lenten penitential service on March 17 to open “24... Read more
No, Pope Francis didn’t really hint that the requirement for priestly celibacy will be lifted
Secular media outlets and even some Catholic news organizations immediately jumped to the conclusion that the pope is open to... Read more
PHOTOS: Nighttime eucharistic adoration in St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican held its first monthly eucharistic adoration in the area in front of St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday night. Read more
U.S. Bishop Daniel Flores to help prepare Synod on Synodality assembly
The first of two nearly monthlong Vatican assemblies for the synod will be in October. Read more
Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is ‘pure paganism’
“When you conceive of the Christian life as an advancement, that the one above commands others ... that is not... Read more
Historic building near Vatican to become Four Seasons hotel
A Catholic order of knighthood has signed a leasing agreement that will allow a Four Seasons hotel to manage part... Read more
Vatican-China deal ‘not the best deal possible,’ top Holy See diplomat says
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said that negotiations are underway to make the the Vatican-China deal “work better.” Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass, records ‘popecast’ for 10th anniversary
Francis marked his 10th anniversary as pope Monday with a private Mass with cardinals and an appearance on what Vatican... Read more
By the numbers: How the Catholic Church has changed during Pope Francis’ pontificate
Pope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church... Read more
