Vatican News
Japan’s PM tells Vatican of concern about human rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
Fumio Kishida discussed nuclear weapons with Pope Francis during a 25-minute meeting. Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is not something only ‘for old people’
The pope was speaking at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for not leaving his chair at Wednesday audience
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis prays that young people will follow Mary’s example
‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war
‘We have not yet had a response,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis to undergo medical procedure for ‘torn ligament’ in knee
‘I have been like this for some time, I cannot walk … It also brings a little pain, humiliation,’ the... Read more
Vatican basilica to lead candlelight rosary procession during May
Throughout the month of May, the Vatican will host two weekly occasions for prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin... Read more
Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament. Read more
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a... Read more
Christians with 'empty nets' must return to Jesus, Pope Francis says
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’
“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission
The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Ex-director says Pope Francis wanted Vatican financial watchdog to help close London deal
Tommaso Di Ruzza was questioned during an April 27 hearing in the ongoing Vatican finance trial. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
