Vatican News
Pope prays that pastors will have courage to be close to their people
Pope Francis prayed that God would give pastors the courage to be close to their people as he celebrated Mass... Read more
Pope Francis donates ventilators in honor of St. George’s feast day
Ventilators were delivered to hospitals in Romania, Spain, and Italy on April 23, the feast of St. George, the patron... Read more
International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest postponed to 2021
The Vatican announced Thursday that due to the health situation caused by the coronavirus, the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress, to... Read more
Pope Francis prays for families going hungry amid pandemic
Pope Francis asked people to pray on Thursday for families who are struggling to put food on the table during... Read more
Vatican releases free online prayer book amid pandemic
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis. Read more
Vatican City prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in May
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with members of the Roman curia on Wednesday to discuss the gradual... Read more
On Earth Day, Pope Francis urges solidarity with most vulnerable
Commenting on the celebration of Earth Day during his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis urged people to show solidarity with... Read more
Pope Francis: The entirety of God’s love is found in the crucifix
The crucifix is not just a symbol or wall decoration, it is the entire expression of the love of God,... Read more
Memphis priest named bishop of Alexandria
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Robert W. Marshall as the next bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana. It is unclear when his... Read more
Pope: Holy Spirit heals divisions caused by money, vanity, and gossip
The Holy Spirit can help Christians overcome the three temptations that destroy community, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more
Pope Francis postpones World Youth Day and Meeting of Families due to coronavirus
Pope Francis has decided to postpone by one year World Youth Day and the World Meeting of Families, according to... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer opens the door to freedom through the Holy Spirit
Freedom is found in the Holy Spirit who provides the strength to fulfill God's will, Pope Francis said in his... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Divine Mercy Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, delivered April 19 at Santo Spirito in... Read more
Beware of the virus of ‘selfish indifference’, says pope on Divine Mercy Sunday
Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after the coronavirus crisis, that of “selfish indifference”, Pope Francis said... Read more
Vatican congregation to send ventilators to Syria and Holy Land
A Vatican Congregation has announced that it is sending medical supplies to Syria and the Holy Land as the coronavirus... Read more
Pope prays for those caring for disabled patients amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for those caring for people with disabilities during the coronavirus crisis at his morning Mass Saturday. Read more
Pope to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis will offer Mass in a church containing the relics of both St. Faustina Kowalska... Read more
Pope Francis again calls for 'justice, charity, and solidarity' after coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis continued his call Friday to see the coronavirus pandemic in light of Christ’s resurrection, in a Spanish-language article... Read more
The Church’s ideal is to be with the people, pope says
With millions of Catholics dependent on livestreamed Masses, there is a danger that we will lose sight of the communal... Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates his 93rd birthday during coronavirus lockdown
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI celebrated his 93rd birthday Thursday at his Vatican residence during Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. Read more
