Vatican News
Cupich, Tobin appointed by Pope Francis to October synod on young people
Pope Francis has appointed several Americans to participate in October’s Vatican synod on young adults, the faith, and vocational discernment.... Read more
Archbishop McCarrick’s unofficial role in Vatican-China relations
Over 20 years, Archbishop McCarrick traveled to China on at least eight occasions, sometimes staying in a state-controlled Beijing seminary,... Read more
Pope Francis: Discipleship takes sacrifice
A fundamental rule of being a disciple of Christ is the necessity to make sacrifices and deny one’s self, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis tells new bishops holiness is their 'most urgent task'
The most important duty of bishops is total dedication to the pursuit of holiness and the holiness of their local... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo calls meeting with pope lengthy, fruitful
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo has called a Sept. 13 meeting between Pope Francis and leaders from the Church in United States... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched
Pope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the pastoral government of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston,... Read more
Gluten and Communion: What's a celiac to do?
On a Saturday morning in July last year, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued... Read more
New Catholic group aims to form next generation of women leaders
The GIVEN Institute hopes to shape a new generation of Catholic leaders through a program of faith formation, mentoring, and... Read more
What do Church abuse policies mean by 'vulnerable adult'?
A Vatican summit this February will gather the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world. While a Sept. 12... Read more
Pope convokes world-wide meeting of bishops on abuse crisis
Pope Francis has called for all the presidents of the Catholic bishops’ conferences of the world to meet at the... Read more
Pope Francis: God's mercy frees us from slavery to sin
Attachment to sin and vice is a form of interior slavery which inhibit the ability to love, but true freedom... Read more
For Pope Francis, the Great Accuser tries to uncover bishops' sin to cause scandal
Satan is working to uncover the sins of bishops so that they will be visible and a cause of scandal,... Read more
Gänswein: Sex abuse crisis is Church’s '9/11,' but seeking God is the only way forward
While the current sex abuse crisis is tantamount to the Church’s own ‘9/11,’ Catholics can maintain hope if they remain... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo and USCCB officials to meet with Pope Francis
The director of the Vatican’s press office has confirmed that Pope Francis will meet with the president of the U.S.... Read more
What Pope Francis can clarify about the Vigano testimony- and what he can't
It has been more than two weeks since Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò released his 11-page testimony about the McCarrick scandal.... Read more
Pope's cardinal advisors say Vatican will soon respond to Viganò allegations
Pope Francis’ group of cardinal advisors have issued a statement saying the Holy See is preparing an answer to current... Read more
Commentary: Red flags, abuse, and the final judgment
Christ tells us to recognize the false prophets, the ones who are secretly ravenous wolves longing to eat His people... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Listening to abuse survivors is crucial
In an interview with Vatican News on Sunday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston said Church leaders must listen to abuse... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't make a show of doing good
Pope Francis said Sunday that Jesus teaches when doing good deeds, they should be performed discretely and without trying to... Read more
Letter acknowledges Vatican receipt of allegations against McCarrick in 2000
Catholic News Service on Friday published a redacted version of a letter sent in 2006 from a high-ranking official of... Read more
