Vatican News
Leading theologian sees a ‘rise in interest in Aquinas’ among young Catholics
A new generation of young people are deeply invested in the study of St. Thomas Aquinas, according to Father Thomas... Read more
Pope Francis asks financial consultants to put people before business
The pope spoke about the role of integral human development in the financial sector during a Sept. 22 meeting at... Read more
‘Full members of the Church’: Catholics with disabilities contribute to Synod on Synodality
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Pope Francis urges support for Hurricane Fiona victims
Pope Francis has called on Christians to support communities in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Fiona. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The cross of Christ remains the anchor of salvation’
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that offering Mass for the feast of the Holy Cross led him to think about... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to light up with video projection telling the story of first pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a... Read more
Pope Francis extends a hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal... Read more
The shortest papacies of all time? Pope John Paul I barely makes the list
Blessed John Paul I did not serve as Roman Pontiff for long, but 10 other popes had shorter pontificates than... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians cannot be indifferent to corruption
Pope Francis’ comments on corruption were inspired by one of Jesus’ parables that the pope said can be difficult to... Read more
Pope Francis: Saint Pius V teaches us to seek truth, pray the rosary
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the death of Saint Pius V on May 1, 1572. Read more
Vatican holds contest to choose music for official hymn of 2025 Jubilee Year
The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The West has taken the wrong paths’
On the flight from Kazakhstan to Italy on Thursday, Pope Francis discussed the moral degradation of the West, particularly in... Read more
Pope Francis on papal plane: ‘I’m always ready to go to China’
Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane Tuesday that he is ready for the first papal trip to China. Read more
Opus Dei’s prelate asks for prayers for reform ordered by Pope Francis
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, has asked the members of the Catholic institution for their prayers for the reform process ordered by... Read more
Arise to serve others, Pope Francis urges in World Youth Day message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the... Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear that God loves them
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep.” Read more
Pope Francis shares his concern about nuclear war risks in meeting with Vatican diplomats
The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome... Read more
Encounter with Pope Francis caps formation course for new bishops
After a COVID-caused hiatus, the Vatican’s new bishop school was back in session this week. Read more
Who is preparing the Synod on Synodality’s key working document?
In late August, the leadership of the Synod of Bishops announced the next stage in the Catholic Church’s Synod on... Read more
