Vatican News
For the persecuted, there is hope in Mary's care, Pope Francis says
Despite the pain and suffering they have experienced, Catholics in the Baltic states can take hope in the steadfast care... Read more
Pope Francis: On sexual abuse, Church and society have a ‘new conscience’
Pope Francis said Tuesday that renewed procedures and priorities in handling sex abuse cases have yielded results in the Church,... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Estonia
The following is an unofficial transcript of the in-flight press conference on the papal plane returning from Tallinn, Estonia to... Read more
Pope Francis takes responsibility for China deal
Pope Francis took responsibility Tuesday for the agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China, noting that... Read more
Did Pope Francis call himself 'the devil?'
Traveling Saturday to Lithuania, Pope Francis joked that, in the eyes of some, Pope St. John Paul II is considered... Read more
Pope recognizes illicitly ordained Chinese bishops
After the signing Saturday of a provisional Vatican-China deal on the nomination of bishops, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ recognition... Read more
Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
An expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed... Read more
Pope Francis in Vilnius, the 'city of mercy'
Pope Francis will arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Sept. 22. During his first day in the city, the pope will... Read more
Cardinal Tobin will not attend Oct. Vatican synod
The Archbishop of Newark has announced that he will not attend an October gathering of bishops slated to discuss young... Read more
It's our duty to fight racism, Pope tells international conference
All people have a responsibility to fight new forms of racism in the modern world, Pope Francis told more than... Read more
Dolan 'impatient' waiting for apostolic visitation in response to McCarrick
The Archbishop of New York said Thursday that while he has confidence in the way Pope Francis is handling the... Read more
Youth synod deserves in-depth Catholicism, not LGBT lobbying, critics say
A coalition of secular and dissenting Catholic LGBT groups aims to influence the Church’s upcoming Synod on Young People by... Read more
Benedict XVI defends resignation and title ‘pope emeritus’ in private letters
The private correspondence, excerpts from which were carried in a German newspaper, was reportedly addressed to Cardinal Walter Brandmüller. Read more
Never again, again: Bishops promise action, but will it make a difference?
Something must be done - this is the consensus of cardinals, bishops, priests, and laity as the Church continues to... Read more
Pope Francis meets Bono
U2 front man Bono had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican Wednesday afternoon, saying afterward the Holy... Read more
Pope Francis: To honor one's parents, follow the saints
There are many saints who demonstrate that even if one comes from a difficult childhood, or does not have good... Read more
Scicluna: On abuse crisis, Church must go from words to action
According to Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the pope’s recent decision to call to Rome the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around... Read more
Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports
A newspaper tied to the Chinese Communist Party reported Tuesday that a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China... Read more
Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod
The Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday that the upcoming assembly of bishops will include a meeting of young people with... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops
In a new apostolic constitution, Pope Francis has reformed the Synod of Bishops and created a mechanism for the assembly’s... Read more
