Vatican News
Cardinal Farrell reiterates support for 'Amoris laetitia'
In a recent interview, Cardinal Kevin Farrell offered his view of criticisms of the apostolic exhortation on love in the... Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession
An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama
CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome. Read more
Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit
Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more
Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite
Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more
Pope Francis: Heal the 'wearied hope' within a wounded Church
Pope Francis said Saturday that he recognized the weariness felt in the priesthood and in religious communities due to the... Read more
Pope names new archbishops in Peru, Mexico
Pope Francis Friday appointed the next archbishops of two metropolitan sees – Fr. Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio was named to Lima,... Read more
Pope Francis says Panama to be 'a hub of hope' during World Youth Day
Upon arriving in Panama for World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis met with politicians, diplomats and civil society leaders, extending... Read more
Pope Francis warns against 'spirals of hatred' on social media
In his World Day of Social Communications message, Pope Francis said that online discussion is “too often based on opposition... Read more
'Get ready!' Pope leaves for Panama, confirms visit to Japan
Pope Francis will visit Japan in November of this year. The pope confirmed the timing of the upcoming trip during... Read more
How the Vatican summit's moderator approaches the problem of clerical sexual abuse
The moderator of the Vatican’s February summit on child sexual abuse has written an article outlining his take on the... Read more
On anniversary, Swiss Guards don new 3D-printed helmets
As the Swiss Guards celebrated their 513th anniversary Tuesday, they donned for the first time their new light-weight helmets, which... Read more
Vatican again denies prior knowledge of allegations against Argentine bishop
In a statement Tuesday the Vatican again denied having prior knowledge of sexual abuse allegations against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar... Read more
Getting to February: The decisions that could shape the pope's summit
Before the pope's summit on abuse next month, Rome must navigate two other events which could do much to frame... Read more
What is happening with the Sistine Chapel Choir?
With a motu proprio released Jan. 19, Pope Francis put the Sistine Chapel Choir under the administration of the Office... Read more
Pope’s app 'Click to Pray' connects Catholics to a smartphone prayer network
Pope Francis launched an app Sunday called “Click to Pray,” which connects Catholics to a global network to share prayer... Read more
Vatican transfers task of Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Saturday ending the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and creating an office within the Congregation... Read more
Vatican releases online guide to combat $150 billion human trafficking industry
With a new online guide, the Vatican seeks to combat the “ugly business” of human trafficking, which is estimated to... Read more
Holy cow: Farm animals receive blessing outside St Peter's Square
Farmers from across Italy brought their animals to the Vatican for a blessing Thursday, turning the street outside St. Peter’s... Read more
