Vatican News
US embassy to Vatican again flies Pride Flag as Biden administration backs 'LGBTQIA+' advocacy
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has again flown a Pride Flag, as President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment... Read more
Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life
The pope was speaking to participants in an international conference on education. Read more
With Cardinal Sodano’s death, an era has come to a close
At his peak, the Italian cardinal was arguably the Vatican’s most influential personality. Read more
Vatican finance trial highlights pressure to finalize London deal
Two hearings this week turned the spotlight on the purchase of a luxury London property. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring the love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart ‘to the ends of the earth’
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
Pope Francis: Old age is a time to rediscover trust in the Lord
The pope was speaking at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not use wheat as a ‘weapon of war’ in Ukraine
‘Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war,’ he urged at the general audience. Read more
Vatican unveils schedule for the 2022 World Meeting of Families in June
The 10th World Meeting of Families will be held in Rome on June 22-26. Read more
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
The pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan. Read more
Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
The influential former Vatican Secretary of State died on May 27 at the age of 94. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
The pope was speaking to members of the Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith International. Read more
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new cardinals?
The pope will create 21 new cardinals on Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis on the Ascension: Christ 'does not want to limit our freedom' by his presence
Reflecting on the feast of the Ascension, Pope Francis on Sunday discussed the two acts that Christ performed immediately before... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
The pope made the announcement after the Regina Coeli. Read more
Pope Francis invites Mongolian Buddhists and Catholics to work together to end violence
"We have a duty to arouse in humanity the will to renounce violence and build a culture of peace," Pope... Read more
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, former Vatican secretary of state, dies at 94
The cardinal had been accused in recent years of covering up clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
The last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020. Read more
Pope Francis cites JRR Tolkien in essay on storytelling
The pope referred to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author in the afterword to a new book. Read more
