Vatican News
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
The DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not... Read more
Pope Francis tells AI leaders: No machine should ever choose to take human life
In a message to an AI ethics conference in Hiroshima, Japan, the pope underlined that artificial intelligence has implications for... Read more
Synod organizer says Vatican doctrine office is studying women deacons
Cardinal Mario Grech said the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is studying “the women’s diaconate” within the context... Read more
These are the members of the Synod on Synodality study groups
The Instrumentum Laboris, the guiding document for the October 2024 assembly, makes reference to these study groups throughout. Read more
Pope Francis spotted visiting Rome optometrist
The pope went to the eyewear store to change out the lenses of his glasses after having difficulty reading his... Read more
New Instrumentum Laboris focuses on how to implement goals of Synod on Synodality
“Without tangible changes, the vision of a synodal Church will not be credible,” the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool,” says. Read more
‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s father remembers her joy, faith
Roberto Corbella spoke recently to CNA about his daughter, Chiara, known for her joy and simple faith. Read more
Pope Francis names young bishop to lead Agaña Archdiocese in Guam after difficult years
The July 6 move may mark the beginning of a more stable period for the Church on the U.S. island... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new prefect of Vatican archives
The Vatican Apostolic Archive contains 53 miles of shelving preserving documentation preserving important documents for the Church dating to the... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life releases ‘lexicon’ for end-of-life discussions
The Vatican Publishing House released the brief booklet on July 2. Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ two-week trip to Asia and Oceania
At the age of 87, the Holy Father is set to take on his most ambitious international trip yet to... Read more
Vatican excommunicates Viganò for schism
The Vatican has officially excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced Friday. Read more
50,000 altar servers headed to Rome for meeting this month
The German Bishops’ Conference stated in a July 2 press release the theme for the 13th pilgrimage is “With You,”... Read more
Vatican to publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be... Read more
Why are there no papal audiences during July?
The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of July
“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No.... Read more
No tattoos or piercings: new rules for Vatican employees
With the publication of new regulations, Pope Francis has made it clear that employees of the Fabric of St. Peter... Read more
Cardinals approve canonization of Carlo Acutis, date to be decided
Pope Francis said July 1 that the date for the canonization Mass of the computer-coding teenager will be announced at... Read more
Cardinal Becciu’s actions key question in ex-auditor’s wrongful termination appeal
Former Vatican auditor Libero Milone claimed he and former deputy Ferruccio Panicco were “threatened and expelled for doing our jobs.” Read more
Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ three others on Oct. 20
The pope declared the date of the canonization after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15... Read more
