Vatican News
Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry
The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more
5 ways to sanctify your summer vacation and evangelize
A bishop, a mother, and a priest shared some tips for “sanctifying vacations” and summertime evangelizing. Read more
Pope Leo XIV given 2 electric, eco-friendly ‘popemobiles’ for travel
Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric vehicles that can be transported by air and will accompany him on... Read more
Vatican’s synod office postpones reports on controversial issues
The Vatican’s synod office has said that final reports from Synod on Synodality study groups have been postponed until the... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July... Read more
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation
Crowds of people standing behind barriers greeted the Holy Father, taking photos and shouting “Viva Papa!” as he walked toward... Read more
Pope Leo XIV prays for victims, families of Texas flood disaster
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed for the victims and families affected by the recent flood disaster in Texas. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Pilgrimages are ‘vital’ for a Christian’s life of faith
The Holy Father invited a large group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new president to lead Vatican’s child safeguarding commission
The prelate succeeds U.S.-born Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the founding president of the safeguarding commission established by Pope Francis in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6... Read more
Nigerian bishop: Displaced families in need of spiritual and material help
Since his 2022 appointment, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein has seen the destruction of at least 325 Catholic places of worship... Read more
U.S. embassy in Rome honors first American-born pope as U.S.-Vatican diplomatic milestone
The U.S. embassy’s annual celebration, held June 30, commemorated the 41st anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Washington and the... Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment. Read more
Pope Leo XIV speaks about war with visiting children from Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV met with children and adolescents participating in the Vatican’s summer camp for kids. Some 300 Ukrainian youth... Read more
Cardinal Fernández says judges selected to hear Rupnik sexual abuse trial
The cardinal told journalists that the judges chosen are “independent and external” to the dicastery but did not indicate when... Read more
Vatican hopes new Mass prayers will renew care for God’s creation
The “Mass for the Care of Creation,” inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, has prayers and Mass readings designed... Read more
Vatican downplays leaked documents on Latin Mass
A Vatican spokesman has played down the significance of recently leaked Vatican documents that appear to cast doubt on Pope... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages Ukrainian bishops during meeting at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, July 2, received in audience bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Read more
Young European Catholics release manifesto: ‘The revolution has begun’
A project conceived as a true “spiritual revolution” was presented at the Vatican on July 2, promoted by young Christians... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Environment should not be a ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor
Pope Leo XIV announced the theme “Seeds of Peace and Hope” for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the... Read more
