Vatican News
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
Pope Francis announces Catholic Church’s first World Day of Children
The event was inspired by a 9-year-old boy named Alessandro, who proposed the idea to the pope to have an... Read more
Pope Francis reads speeches unassisted for the first time in nearly two weeks
The pope seemed to show improvement Thursday by reading out his speeches during his various meetings on Dec. 7. Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church
The pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022. Read more
5 things to know and share about St. Nicholas
How much do you know about the man whose feast falls on Dec. 6? Read more
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem... Read more
Pope Francis on first Sunday of Advent: ‘I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work’
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to... Read more
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental destruction is ‘an offense against God’
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors. Read more
2023 Ratzinger Prize reflects on theological legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation awarded its annual Ratzinger Prize this week to two Spaniards. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory at British baby’s funeral
The pope “sends condolences and the assurance of his spiritual closeness to her parents, Dean and Claire, and to all... Read more
Cardinal Parolin will represent Pope Francis at climate conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection. Read more
German bishop says divisions within local Church are a ‘disaster for the faithful’
Bishop Stefan Oster did not shy away from identifying profound theological disagreements as the source of division within the Church... Read more
Pope to Orthodox patriarch: ‘Bonds of faith, hope and charity’ unite two churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis sent a message to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Read more
Pope Francis says he has ‘very acute infectious bronchitis’
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar... Read more
Pope reportedly confirms he is taking away Burke’s apartment, denies calling him his ‘enemy’
Pope Francis reportedly denied that he referred to Cardinal Raymond Burke as his “enemy,” according to a web post by... Read more
Vatican: Pope’s health ‘stable’; treatment continues as lung inflammation remains
The Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing... Read more
Pope Francis: Technological focus on efficiency dehumanizes today’s society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned. Read more
Pope Francis says he is ‘still not well,’ has aide read general audience speech
Pope Francis, who turns 87 in December, spoke softly into a microphone as he explained that he was “still not... Read more
The pope didn’t summon Spain’s bishops to ‘chew them out,’ Cardinal Omella says
Pope Francis met with Spanish bishops at the Vatican today to inform them of the conclusions of the apostolic visit... Read more
Vatican cancels Pope Francis’ trip to climate conference in Dubai, citing ongoing illness
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion. Read more
