Vatican News
Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of... Read more
President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term
The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term... Read more
Pope Francis: The poor, unborn, and elderly are neglected in the frenzy of modern life
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind... Read more
Pope Francis: Women’s voices are needed in Vatican leadership
Pope Francis said Saturday that more women are needed in positions of leadership in the Vatican. Read more
Vatican Museums opens exhibit with newly restored Renaissance Marian paintings
The Vatican Museums opened Thursday an exhibit of recently restored paintings of the Virgin Mary by early Renaissance painter Carlo... Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Gabriele Caccia ambassador to the United Nations
Pope Francis Saturday named Archbishop Gabriele Caccia the next Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in... Read more
Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St. Peter’s Square
On a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless... Read more
Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people
Among Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary... Read more
Vatican delegation in Iran discuss human rights with Muslim leaders
A Vatican delegation traveled to Tehran this week to discuss opportunities for Catholics and Muslims to serve humanity together. Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Pope Francis: Tech companies have a responsibility to protect children
In a speech to the head of major global tech companies, Pope Francis said Thursday that protecting children from evils... Read more
Pope Francis urges dialogue in face of ongoing jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750... Read more
Pope Francis names Spanish Jesuit head of Vatican's economy secretariat
Pope Francis Nov. 14 appointed Spanish Jesuit Fr. Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves as prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy,... Read more
Pope Francis denounces rise in anti-Semitism
Pope Francis denounced rising anti-Semitism Wednesday as an attitude that is inhumane and unchristian. Read more
New York bishops to vote remotely in Rome for USCCB elections
New York bishops will be voting remotely from Rome Tuesday for the election of the next leaders of the U.S.... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley: Pope Francis will publish Vatican McCarrick report 'soon'
The results of the Vatican’s investigation of Theodore McCarrick should be published by early 2020, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston... Read more
Pope Francis: Inclusive capitalism leaves no one behind
Pope Francis Monday called for the renewal and purification of economic models to be fair, trustworthy, and capable of extending... Read more
Catholic couple brings the love of family to young people with mental illness
For Catholic couple Austin and Catherine Mardon, mental illness is personal. Read more
Francis prays for reconciliation as South Sudan struggles to form coalition government
During the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis led Catholics in praying a ‘Hail Mary’ for peace and reconciliation for South... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to meet the poor and speak to them with love
Go out to meet the poor, listen to them, and speak to them with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis... Read more
