Vatican News
Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers
Cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free... Read more
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
This was Pope Francis’ spontaneous prayer for Ukraine on anniversary of war
“Heal us,” Pope Francis prayed. Read more
Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’
“Such behaviors by members of the Church seriously harm [the Church’s] effectiveness in reflecting divine light,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis reinforces centralization of Vatican finances
In an apostolic letter on Thursday, Pope Francis reaffirmed that the property and assets of the Holy See are “ecclesiastical... Read more
Pope Francis approves miracle to pave way to beatification of Elisabetta Martinez
The miracle involved the healing of an unborn baby girl in Rimini, Italy. Read more
Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman establish diplomatic ties
The move leaves only six countries worldwide without any diplomatic connection to the Vatican. Read more
Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble
The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological support to... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’
The message said that due to a “strong cold,” the pope did not read his speeches aloud at two morning... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
“This,” the pope said, “is the favorable time to be converted, to stop looking at ourselves and to start looking... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel is not ‘a political party, an ideology, a club’
The pope’s weekly general audience took place in a full Paul VI Hall on Ash Wednesday, the first day of... Read more
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
The Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after notable Catholics, including Pope Gregory XIII. Read more
Traditionis custodes: Cardinal says only Vatican can dispense from certain obligations
The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office said Tuesday that dispensations from two of the rules in Traditionis custodes can... Read more
Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations
The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse of conscience. Read more
Pope Francis asks Pontifical Academy for Life to study ethics of emerging technologies
The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis said Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis encourages filmmakers to ‘reawaken wonder’
A good movie has the power to inspire wonder and to evangelize by reflecting the beauty of God’s creation, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis: Laypeople are not guests in the Church
“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts for the... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’
“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to us,” Pope... Read more
