Vatican News
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
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
