Vatican News
The Algerian martyrs shed their blood for Christ, pope says
Ahead of the beatification Saturday of Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions, who were martyred in Algeria between 1994... Read more
Pope Francis explains symbolism of Vatican Christmas tree and sand nativity
As the Vatican illuminated its 65-foot Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square Friday, Pope Francis shared the deeper meaning found... Read more
Pope approves new legislation governing Vatican City
Pope Francis Thursday published new laws governing the administration of Vatican City State, including the formation of a new oversight... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
American sculptor humbled to bring sand nativity to Vatican
Growing up next door to Daytona Beach in Florida, Rich Varano spent a lot of time making things out of... Read more
Pope Francis: To pray, begin with humility
Learning to pray well is a continual process, but should always start from a place of humility, as Jesus demonstrated... Read more
Pope Francis to Jesuit college: Remember your origins
For the 50th anniversary of a Jesuit college in Rome, Pope Francis challenged members of the college community to reflect... Read more
Pope Francis: The path to peace requires humility
In a speech on Monday, Pope Francis called for humility as a path to world peace, urging world leaders and... Read more
EU recognizes financial system of Vatican City State
The Board of the European Payments Council (EPC) approved last month the extension of the geographical scope of the Single... Read more
Pope Francis lights candle for children in Syria
Pope Francis Sunday lit a candle, a symbol of hope, to pray for the children affected by violence and war... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a time of joy-filled waiting
As the Advent season begins, it is a good time to reflect on the Christian call to joyful expectancy, finding... Read more
In new book on clergy and religious life, Pope Francis addresses homosexuality
In a book-length interview to be published next week, Pope Francis addressed gifts and challenges for clerical and religious vocations,... Read more
Pope Francis calls for unity with Orthodox Churches
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople that while the Holy... Read more
Pope to sick children: Pray to your guardian angel
Pope Francis met with dozens of children suffering from tumors in an audience Nov. 30. Read more
Vatican official: There is a clear link between Amazon synod, missionary month
According to the president of the Pontifical Mission Societies, there is a clear link between next October’s focus on missionary... Read more
Francis praises witness of Pakistani Catholic killed in 2011
Servant of God Shahbaz Bhatti, a Catholic politician from Pakistan who was killed in 2011, is a witness of how... Read more
Shrines are places of God's mercy, Pope Francis says
Shrines and sanctuaries should be places of welcoming and mercy where the sacraments can be received, Pope Francis said Thursday... Read more
Pope sends message to conference on closed churches
Pope Francis wrote in his 2015 encyclical, Laudato si, that, “by learning to see and appreciate beauty, we learn to... Read more
Analysis: What is next for Curial reform?
The next gathering of the Council of Cardinals, also known as the C9, will take place Dec. 10-12. It will... Read more
Vatican approves second miracle for Blessed John Henry Newman
A second miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has reportedly been approved by the Vatican, fueling expectation that his... Read more
