Vatican News
Bishop Donald J. Hying appointed to lead Madison diocese
Pope Francis Thursday appointed Donald J. Hying the next bishop of Madison following the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino... Read more
Pope Francis: To stop evil, give more love than required
To stop the spread of evil in the world, Catholics must go above and beyond, loving and forgiving others even... Read more
Pope Francis gifts 6,000 rosaries, asks for prayers on name day
Pope Francis celebrated the feast of his patron St. George – Jorge in Spanish – by giving away rosaries to... Read more
Pope Francis: The resurrection is the most shocking event in human history
Pope Francis said Monday that the resurrection of Christ is the most shocking event in human history. Read more
Easter brings a 'new world,' Pope Francis says in Urbi et Orbi
Christ’s resurrection ushers in a new world – one of peace, love, and fraternity, Pope Francis said on Easter Sunday,... Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Ask Christ to roll back the stone blocking your heart
In his Easter Vigil homily, Pope Francis said that the Risen Christ desires to “roll back the stone” that blocks... Read more
At Colosseum Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis prays for abused minors
Pope Francis’ prayer at Good Friday’s Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum included a plea for abused youth and... Read more
Good Friday at the Vatican: Christ is among the pariahs
At the Vatican’s Good Friday service, the papal preacher connected Christ’s Passion with all in history who have suffered the... Read more
Pope Francis urges inmates to be at service to one another
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in the suburbs of Rome Thursday, urging the... Read more
Pope Francis: Like holy oil, priests must pour themselves out for others
The holy oil blessed at the Chrism Mass is a reminder of the priest’s call to be close to the... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's glory is found in suffering for love
Jesus’ glory is not found in the acclaim or applause of the world, but in the act of suffering and... Read more
Dispute over Papal Foundation’s $25 million grant approval continues
Scrutiny continues for the U.S.-based Papal Foundation, amid questions of whether some of its grant activity was motivated by a... Read more
Pope Francis joins Paris in sorrow after Notre-Dame fire
Pope Francis Tuesday expressed his unity with the people of France following a major blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris,... Read more
Don’t let your cell phone become an addiction, pope warns high schoolers
Pope Francis met with a group of high school students this weekend, encouraging them to monitor their cell phone use,... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: True triumph is found in Christ’s humility
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis warned against the temptation of “triumphalism,” encouraging Catholics to follow Jesus’s way of humility and... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Alzheimer's patients
Pope Francis paid a surprise visit to a center for Alzhiemer’s patients Friday afternoon. Read more
Pope Francis sends 100,000 euros for flood relief in Iran
In the wake of massive flooding in Iran, Pope Francis has sent 100,000 euros (about $113,000) for emergency aid. Read more
Analysis: How Benedict's essay supports Francis' call for 'zero tolerance'
At the heart of his new essay, Benedict XVI insists that the purpose of punishing the perpetrators of sexual abuse... Read more
Pope Francis: Peace is possible in South Sudan
Pope Francis Thursday told the formerly warring leaders of South Sudan that peace is possible in their fledgling country through... Read more
Scientific photos of Shroud of Turin published
A new website aims to make available to Catholics and researchers a collection of photographs of the Shroud of Turin... Read more
