Vatican News
Pope gives chaplains of sailors same faculties as Missionaries of Mercy
In a meeting with the Apostleship of the Sea on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of mercy, and said... Read more
Pope Francis encourages unity in the fight against world hunger
Pope Francis said Thursday that world hunger must be addressed by all nations and encouraged the cooperation of individuals, governments,... Read more
Pope could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
Pope Francis 'profoundly saddened' at image of drowned migrant father and daughter
Pope Francis expressed his ‘immense sadness’ upon seeing the image of the migrant father and child who drowned in their... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no room for selfishness in Christian life
Pope Francis said Wednesday that there is no room for selfishness in the Christian life, pointing to the example of... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s love can do great things with our littleness
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist exemplifies how God’s love can accomplish great things with very little. Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist is Jesus alive
On the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis said that Jesus gave the Church the Eucharist for the salvation of... Read more
Pope Francis announces Marian theme of World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon
At the conclusion of the International Youth Forum Saturday, Pope Francis announced the theme of World Youth Day 2022 to... Read more
In Naples, Pope Francis calls for theological dialogue with Islam, Judaism
In Naples Friday Pope Francis delivered a speech calling for theological dialogue with Islam and Judaism in pontifical universities as... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal. Read more
Vatican quashes rumors of Benedict XVI stroke
Pope Benedict XVI is not dead and did not recently suffer a stroke, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. Read more
International Youth Forum meets to continue work of Synod
Nearly 250 young adults will meet in Rome this week for the International Youth Forum to discuss how best to... Read more
Amazon Synod to consider possible ordination of married men
The working document for the special assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-amazonian region, released Monday, recommends study... Read more
Pope Francis: Whatever happens, 'hope does not disappoint!'
Hope, which is more than mere optimism, gives one a deep-rooted confidence in the love and care of God, no... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office expected to release document on gender theory
The Vatican’s doctrinal office is preparing a document which will address Church teaching and the anthropology of the human person... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State marks 25 years of diplomatic relations with Israel
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin marked the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Israel... Read more
Christians must sow hope among the poor, pope says
Pope Francis challenged Catholics to be a source of hope for those in poverty, especially in the face of divisions... Read more
Francis tells his ambassadors not to criticize him behind his back
Pope Francis sent a message to apostolic nuncios Thursday informing his ambassadors that they have a responsibility as papal representatives... Read more
Fr. Augustus Tolton, former African American slave, advances toward sainthood
Fr. Augustus Tolton advanced along the path to sainthood Wednesday, making the runaway slave-turned-priest one step closer to being the... Read more
Pope Francis: Unity is in the 'DNA' of Christian community
An essential characteristic of Christian community is its unity in diversity, and the freedom this gives to Christians to come... Read more
