Vatican News
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August. Read more
Pope Francis appoints nurse as his ‘personal health care assistant’
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.” Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'justice and truth' ahead of Beirut blast anniversary
Lebanon will mark the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion with a National Day of Mourning. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: 'Follow the example of Mary'
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. Read more
Coveting wealth and possessions blind us to the ‘true goods of life,’ Pope Francis says
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis on birth control: Can the teaching of the Church on contraception change?
Can the Church’s teaching on birth control change? During Pope Francis’ return flight from Canada, a journalist asked him about... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada's residential schools system was 'cultural genocide'
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
Pope Francis says he has 'said all he has to say' in 2019 letter to German Catholics about the 'Synodal Way'
The latest Vatican intervention against the German "Synodal Way" was published by the Secretariat of State, but he himself has... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord will say’ when it is time to retire
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s... Read more
‘Overstepping the mark': Is the Order of Malta in serious jeopardy?
Do these new changes spell the end of sovereignty? And how might this affect the work of the order? Read more
Pope Francis’ Canada trip: What is Iqaluit and why is he going there?
Pope Francis is set to fly to Iqaluit, Canada, on July 29, the last stop of his “penitential pilgrimage” to... Read more
The Vatican is asking Catholics to share their experiences of helping migrants and refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in Canada
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts.... Read more
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... Read more
