Vatican News
Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?
Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and... Read more
Pope Francis: To seek status over service is a spiritual illness
Do good from a spirit of service, not from a desire for personal glory, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis ordains Msgr. Guido Marini a bishop in St. Peter’s Basilica
“The first task of the bishop is to pray,” Pope Francis said during the homily. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic social teaching has useful principles for popular movements to follow
Pope Francis spoke over video call to participants in the fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. Read more
Pope Francis to meet 500 poor in Assisi on Nov. 12
The encounter will mark the Catholic Church’s 5th annual celebration of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
What is the seal of confession? A Q&A with Cardinal Mauro Piacenza
To learn more about the secrecy of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we spoke to Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the head of... Read more
Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more
Italy’s high court overturns arrest warrant against Vatican broker Gianluigi Torzi
The case has been sent back to Rome’s Tribunal for Review. Read more
Pope Francis approves beatification of Colombian sister filled with ‘ardent apostolic zeal’
Mother María Berenice died in 1993 at the age of 94. Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
Pope Francis encourages Catholics in Russia to witness to the Gospel
As the Soviet Union was disintegrating 30 years ago, St. John Paul II appointed apostolic administrators for the pastoral care... Read more
Pope Francis names master of ceremonies for Vatican papal liturgies
Msgr. Diego Ravelli was also named head of the pope’s Sistine Chapel Choir. Read more
How to pray the rosary more deeply
It is interesting that in her appearances at Lourdes, Fatima and other locations, the Mother of God repeatedly recommends praying... Read more
Pope Francis greets Colombian nun freed 4 years after kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?’
The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal. Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
Nancy Pelosi discusses environment, migration, and human rights at Vatican
The House Speaker met with leaders of the Vatican’s social development office. Read more
