Vatican News
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans... Read more
Vatican Museums offer free entry to Italian medical workers
The Vatican Museums announced Wednesday that it is offering free entry to medical workers in appreciation for their work on... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges forgiveness, justice in response to George Floyd killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity,... Read more
Pope Francis on what we can learn about prayer from Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis pointed to an experience of 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as an important testimony of how one... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding... Read more
Pope Francis blesses global rosary relay for priests
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to a worldwide rosary relay for priests. Read more
Vatican Museums reopening unveils restored Raphael Rooms
The Vatican Museums reopened Monday revealing newly restored frescoes in the Raphael Rooms depicting scenes from early Church history to... Read more
Analysis: Vatican financial reform begins in earnest. Again.
On Monday, Pope Francis published sweeping new laws governing Vatican financial dealings. But the new laws are not really that new:... Read more
Pope Francis asks consecrated virgins to be 'women of mercy'
Pope Francis sent a letter Monday to women living the vocation of consecrated virginity, exhorting them to be close to... Read more
Pope Francis donates an ambulance to aid the homeless
Pope Francis has donated an ambulance that will be set apart to serve Rome’s poor and homeless population in need... Read more
Pope Francis issues law to combat corruption in Vatican financial transactions
Pope Francis Monday promulgated a new law intended to prevent corruption and control spending in Vatican City State and Holy... Read more
Pope Francis says 'listen to the call to mission'
“Let us ask ourselves: are we prepared to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, to listen... Read more
Pope Francis prays for pandemic-hit Amazon region at Regina Coeli
Pope Francis prayed for the pandemic-ravaged Amazon region Sunday as he gave his first Regina Coeli address overlooking St. Peter’s... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter,... Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to see Church with 'eyes of the Spirit'
Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass... Read more
Pope Francis urges Christians to be united as 'witnesses to mercy'
Pope Francis said Sunday that he prays that Christians will be “more deeply united as witnesses of mercy” in the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'a more just, equitable and Christian society' after coronavirus crisis
Our suffering during the coronavirus crisis will have been in vain if we fail to build “a more just, more... Read more
Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic during rosary with world’s shrines
Pope Francis asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for an end to “this terrible pandemic” as he recited the rosary... Read more
Pope Francis praises sacrifices of Rome’s clergy amid pandemic
Pope Francis has praised Rome’s priests for remaining close to their flocks as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Italy. Read more
Vatican tees up summer fun with sports camp
After weeks stuck indoors, the children of Vatican employees will be able to stretch their legs, and grow in their... Read more
