Vatican News
Head doctor for Madrid soccer team calls Pope Francis a ‘very stubborn patient’
The Vatican has recruited the head doctor of a Madrid soccer team among a team of specialists to help treat... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Henning as coadjutor bishop of Providence
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Richard Henning as a coadjutor bishop of Providence on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis gives a shoutout to 2022 FIFA World Cup
Pope Francis gave a shoutout to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the end of his weekly audience... Read more
Pope Francis: What is spiritual consolation? The saints explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience... Read more
Analysis: What is behind the changes at Caritas Internationalis?
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of Caritas Internationalis and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s... Read more
Pope Francis meets Jewish leaders as they launch initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds
“This visit testifies to and strengthens the bonds of friendship uniting us,” the pope told members of the World Jewish... Read more
Analysis: What is behind Pope Francis’ appointment of the new prefect for the Eastern Churches?
For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who... Read more
Pope Francis removes Caritas Internationalis leaders, appoints temporary administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to... Read more
Pope Francis chooses papal ambassador to lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
After 21 years, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti will return to the Dicastery for Eastern Churches as prefect. Read more
Pope Francis: Through the paradox of the cross, Jesus ‘embraced our death’
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms... Read more
Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global... Read more
Pope Francis travels to northern Italy to share a special meal with his cousins
The visit was the first time that Pope Francis had met with his 90-year-old second cousin since the start of... Read more
‘We lift our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine’: Vatican Mass marks Ukraine-Holy See diplomatic relationship
The Mass marked the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ukraine. Read more
German bishops meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican amid concern over Synodal Way
The audience with Pope Francis lasted about two hours, the German Bishops’ Conference said in a statement published after the... Read more
Gender theory confusion shows need for papal encyclical, Dutch cardinal says
Extreme forms of gender theory have become so influential that a papal encyclical should address the topic, Dutch Cardinal Willem... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer advice: Just be with Jesus ‘without ulterior motives’
Pope Francis offered advice on Wednesday for building “a more mature and more beautiful relationship with the Lord” through prayer. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Turkey after deadly Istanbul bombing
The explosion on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on Nov. 13 killed six people and led around 80... Read more
‘Truly not an easy task’: German bishops begin talks in Rome amid Synodal Way concerns
Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German bishops would “openly and honestly address” the topics of the process during their ad... Read more
Major Archbishop Shevchuk denounces ‘genocidal‘ war in Ukraine
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church shares his thoughts on his recent meetings with Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus... Read more
Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
