Vatican News
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from North Macedonia
Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's May 7 in-flight press conference from Skopje, North Macedonia to... Read more
Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more
Make something beautiful with your life, Pope tells Macedonian youth
Pope Francis encouraged youth in North Macedonia Tuesday to follow Mother Teresa’s example and make something beautiful out of their... Read more
Pope Francis in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa
In the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint... Read more
Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task
At an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both... Read more
Pope Francis urges Swiss Guard to witness to the joy of faith
Pope Francis encouraged the Swiss Guard Saturday to use their work, and the encounters they have in and around Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more
Analysis: Serious and unserious allegations of papal heresy
Despite the recent open letter’s strident claims, the arguments advanced by its authors do not appear to make a legal,... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'
Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking,... Read more
Theologians accuse pope of heresy
A group of nineteen Catholics, including some prominent academics, have published an open letter to the bishops of the world... Read more
Vatican accepts resignation of Bishop McGrath of San Jose
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, California, who will be automatically succeeded... Read more
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that Satan really exists and... Read more
Pope Francis gives $500,000 to support migrants in Mexico
Peter’s Pence, a global charitable fund overseen by Pope Francis, will support migrants in limbo in Mexico, the charity has... Read more
Archbishop Etienne of Anchorage named coadjutor of Seattle
Pope Francis Monday appointed Archbishop Paul D. Etienne of Anchorage to be coadjutor archbishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Read more
Rome’s center of Divine Mercy established by St. John Paul II
Located just steps from St. Peter’s Basilica, Santo Spirito in Sassia is Rome’s official Divine Mercy church. Read more
Pope Francis: Divine Mercy is found in Christ’s wounds
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s wounds, which he said contain the difficulties and persecutions endured by... Read more
Pope Francis sends message of peace to the Korean peninsula
Pope Francis sent a video message Saturday to the leaders of South and North Korea expressing his hope for a... Read more
Analysis: Curial reform aims for unity in service, not a team of rivals
Pope Francis is widely expected to approve a new structure for the Roman curia in the near future. While the... Read more
Being a Christian has always been challenging, Pope Francis tells youth
Pope Francis said Thursday that although today has its challenges, especially with the sexual abuse crisis, it is not more... Read more
Pope Francis: Bible the 'beating heart' of the Church
Pope Francis emphasized Friday the importance of the Bible in the life of the Church, echoing Benedict XVI’s call for... Read more
