Vatican News
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi... Read more
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter's Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will... Read more
Can't go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an 'act of perfect contrition'
What is an act of perfect contrition, and how does it work? A CNA Explainer. Read more
Pope Francis donates 30 ventilators to hospitals in need
Pope Francis has entrusted the Office of Papal Charities with 30 ventilators to be distributed to 30 hospitals in need... Read more
Analysis: The sacramental shutdown, coronavirus, and canon law
The coronavirus pandemic has caused disruption around the world. To politics, economics, and to the life of the Church: most... Read more
Vatican official living in Santa Marta tests positive for coronavirus
A Vatican official who is a resident of the guesthouse where Pope Francis lives has tested positive for coronavirus, according... Read more
'Have no fear': Pope Francis calls Catholics to say 'yes' to vocations
Acknowledging that discerning God’s plan is a daunting task, the pope said that trust in the Lord can overcome our... Read more
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus fears
Pope Francis Thursday prayed for everyone who is fearful of the future because of the coronavirus outbreak, asking the Lord... Read more
At Fatima, 24 countries consecrated to Jesus and Mary amid the coronavirus pandemic
Twenty-four countries on Wednesday were consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the... Read more
Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis' ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from... Read more
Vatican updates guidelines for Holy Week liturgies during coronavirus
After dioceses throughout the world suspended public Masses amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Congregation for Divine Worship has updated its... Read more
CDF issues new Eucharistic prefaces, optional saint feasts for extraordinary form of Roman rite
On Wednesday the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued two decrees giving new Eucharistic prefaces and provision for... Read more
Bishop Steven Raica to follow Bishop Baker as head of Birmingham diocese
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Baker of Birmingham, Alabama, nominating Bishop Steven J. Raica of the... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Church's pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis leads Christians in global Our Father for God's mercy amid coronavirus
Pope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis sends message of hope amid coronavirus
Pope Francis expressed his “hope in humanity” in face of the drama of the coronavirus pandemic in an interview with... Read more
Vatican City has 4 cases of coronavirus
The director of the Holy See press office, Matteo Bruni, said Tuesday there are now a total of four people... Read more
Pope Francis during coronavirus: Beware the 'poison' of laziness, complaining
Pope Francis Tuesday warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth, and complaining, instead of rejoicing in... Read more
Cardinal Burke urges 'necessity' of prayer during coronavirus pandemic
Cardinal Raymond Burke has written a letter encouraging priests and bishops to work constructively with civil authorities to meet the... Read more
American seminary in Rome sends students home during coronavirus
Amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Pontifical North American College seminary has sent students to return to their homes and... Read more
