Vatican News
Vatican finance trial to continue with Cardinal Becciu first to testify
Cardinal Becciu said that ‘finally the hour to speak the truth has arrived.’ Read more
Vatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave for employees
Pope Francis approved the change. Read more
Hackers interrupt Catholic charity’s online press conference on Ukraine
Speakers were drowned out by a stream of obscenities. Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly tells Order of Malta leaders there is ‘no urgency’ to complete reforms
The pope will make the final decisions on reform of the 1,000-year-old order. Read more
Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
He said his visit on March 5-8, 2021, was ‘unforgettable.’ Read more
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Vatican was ready to help Russia and Ukraine resume the path of dialogue. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors. Read more
PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb
John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine. Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ schedule for first international trip of 2022
The pope will travel by catamaran between islands in Malta. Read more
Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to Vatican ‘to show his concern’ at Ukraine conflict
The visit lasted around half an hour. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain
The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ Lenten message: Addiction to digital media can hurt human relationships
"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
Pope Francis decries excessive ‘exaltation of youth’ as he begins new catechesis series on old age
He said that idealized youth was ‘the dominant image of 20th-century totalitarianism.’ Read more
Ukraine crisis: Pope Francis calls for global day of fasting for peace on Ash Wednesday
The pope called for people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on March 2, Ash Wednesday. Read more
What is Pope Francis’ plan for traditionalist groups?
A new decree underlines the pope’s complex relationship with the traditionalist world. Read more
Vatican launches global contest to design 2025 Jubilee Year logo
The winning submission will be chosen by a panel of judges. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father Jacques Fabre as new bishop of Charleston
The 66-year-old bishop-elect was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Read more
Will the latest canon law changes further delay the Vatican’s new constitution?
The blueprint for reform of the Roman Curia has been years in the making. Read more
