Vatican News
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice
The agency said the Vatican compared favorably to other jurisdictions. Read more
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
After leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
Pope Francis visits children on oncology ward of Rome hospital
The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more
Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
What’s behind a false rumor about Pope Francis resigning ‘in the next few hours’?
It caused a stir on social media. Here’s where it came from. Read more
Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more
Pope Francis prays the Angelus from his hospital balcony
In his first appearance after having intestinal surgery, Pope Francis prayed the Angelus from the balcony of the hospital where... Read more
Pope Francis and children in hospital exchange greetings
During his hospitalization, Pope Francis has exchanged affectionate messages with the young patients in the nearby pediatric oncology and children’s... Read more
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Could Hungary find an unexpected ally in the Holy See?
The country is under fire for a new law touching on homosexuality. Read more
Pope Francis says Christ is an example for South Sudan’s leaders as nation marks 10th anniversary
South Sudan was founded on July 9, 2011. Read more
Pope Francis to lead Sunday Angelus from hospital after intestinal surgery
The Vatican said the pope “spent a quiet day with normal clinical progress.” Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after ‘heinous assassination’ of Haiti’s president
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his home on July 7. Read more
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
Pope Francis has further health scans in hospital after running a fever
The Vatican said the pope was able to eat and move “unassisted.” Read more
In London deal indictment, what is missing has a meaning, too
The unprecedented indictment of a cardinal and nine people in the so-called Vatican-London deal is noteworthy as much for what... Read more
Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers
The pandemic has left 400,000 seafarers stranded since September 2020. Read more
Bishops of Argentina, Uruguay pray for the recovery of Pope Francis
The bishops of Argentina and Uruguay expressed their closeness and prayers for the swift recovery of Pope Francis, who underwent... Read more
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