Vatican News
Palliative care is not enough -- Catholics must share Christ’s hope, says Vatican
Palliative care for the dying is important, but medical interventions are not enough; Catholics have a responsibility to be with the... Read more
Vatican doctrine czar: We've done everything possible to dialogue with Irish priest
The prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) said Tuesday that the Vatican had “done everything... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges UN to return to founding ideals
The Vatican Secretary of State asked the United Nations Monday to return to its founding ideals to protect the common... Read more
Vatican reaffirms euthanasia is ‘intrinsically evil act,’ calls Catholics to accompany the dying
In a new document released Tuesday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office reaffirmed the Church’s perennial teaching on the sinfulness of euthanasia... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office critiques German theologians’ intercommunion call
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has criticized an appeal by German theologians for intercommunion between... Read more
Everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes, Pope Francis tells children with autism spectrum disorder
Pope Francis told children with autism spectrum disorder Monday that everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes. Read more
Everything is unmerited grace, Pope Francis says
God’s grace is not something we deserve, but he gives it to us anyway, Pope Francis said Sunday during his... Read more
St. Januarius' blood liquifies in Naples
The blood of early Church martyr St. Januarius liquified in Naples Saturday, repeating a miracle dating at least to the... Read more
Two Vatican officials sign agreement to cooperate on fighting corruption
The Vatican’s prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and the auditor general signed a memorandum of understanding Friday on... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Bevard of US Virgin Islands
Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Bishop Herbert Bevard of the U.S. Virgin Islands after he was hospitalized and... Read more
Analysis: How a papal handshake became an ‘extraordinary turning point’ for LGBT activists
L'Avvenire, the official newspaper of the Italian bishops’ conference, reported yesterday that Pope Francis "at the end of an audience"... Read more
Analysis: China and the Vatican - What if the US recognizes Taiwan?
A dramatic diplomatic maneuver from the Trump administration could strengthen Rome’s hand with China, and rebalance the relationship between all... Read more
Pope Francis' new prayer card features grandmother and grandchild from Romania
Pope Francis’ newest prayer card, which he hands out to the people he meets, features a grandmother and grandchild from... Read more
Pope Francis thanks sick and elderly priests for proclaiming Gospel of life
Pope Francis thanked sick and elderly priests for their quiet witness to the Gospel Thursday in a message that conveyed... Read more
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Vatican network weeks before deal renewal
State-sponsored hackers targeted Vatican computer networks just weeks before the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See is due... Read more
Mincione asks UK court to rule he ‘acted in good faith’ in Vatican deal
The Italian businessman at the center of the Vatican’s London property scandal is asking a British court to rule that... Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical on Oct. 4
Pope Francis will release his new encyclical Oct. 4, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Maltese bishop as secretary general of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis appointed a new secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘witness of charity,’ Catholic priest killed in Italy
Pope Francis Wednesday led a moment of silent prayer for Fr. Roberto Malgesini, a 51-year-old priest who was stabbed to... Read more
Full text: Cardinal Sarah - 'Let us return to the Eucharist with joy'
Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Vatican’s dicastery for liturgy and sacraments, sent a letter to bishops around the world,... Read more
