Vatican News
Vatican extends lockdown measures through Easter Monday
The Holy See has extended its lockdown measures through April 13, the Monday of the Octave of Easter, in accordance... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes closed churches will reopen soon
Vatican cardinal hopes churches will reopen "as soon as possible" Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop of Belleville, Illinois
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Braxton, names new Bishop of Belleville Read more
Pope Francis: Reflect on the seven sorrows of Mary, our Mother
It is good to think about the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who freely accepted her calling to... Read more
John Paul II embraced his suffering with love: Cardinal reflects 15 years after saint’s death
Pope St. John Paul II embraced suffering with love, even during his illness, a cardinal and the archpriest of St.... Read more
Good Friday Holy Land collection moved to September due to coronavirus
The Lenten Holy Land collection will be moved to September this year because of the suspension of public Masses in... Read more
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more
Vatican authorizes special Masses and Good Friday prayers for coronavirus pandemic
The Vatican has asked priests around the world to recite a new prayer during this year’s Good Friday liturgy, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Vatican flags at half-staff in solidarity with coronavirus victims
More than 11,500 people have died of COVID-19 in Italy after a total of 101,739 people have been documented by... Read more
Pope Francis prays the Church will welcome the homeless during coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that... Read more
Rome’s De Donatis is first cardinal known to have coronavirus
Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, vicar general of the Diocese of Rome, has tested positive for coronavirus. Read more
Pope Francis warns of a coronavirus ‘genocide’ if economy prioritized over people
In a private letter to an Argentine judge, Pope Francis is reported to have warned that government decisions to prioritize... Read more
Six sisters from same Italian convent have died, as coronavirus spreads among religious orders
Six sisters in one northern Italian convent have died of coronavirus, and nine sisters are being treated in the hospital... Read more
Pope Francis: Trust in the mercy and justice of God
Pope Francis said Monday that the Church can trust in the mercy and justice of God. Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
