Vatican News
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
Pope Francis encourages Catholics in Russia to witness to the Gospel
As the Soviet Union was disintegrating 30 years ago, St. John Paul II appointed apostolic administrators for the pastoral care... Read more
Pope Francis names master of ceremonies for Vatican papal liturgies
Msgr. Diego Ravelli was also named head of the pope’s Sistine Chapel Choir. Read more
How to pray the rosary more deeply
It is interesting that in her appearances at Lourdes, Fatima and other locations, the Mother of God repeatedly recommends praying... Read more
Pope Francis greets Colombian nun freed 4 years after kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?’
The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal. Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
Nancy Pelosi discusses environment, migration, and human rights at Vatican
The House Speaker met with leaders of the Vatican’s social development office. Read more
Vatican indicates Pope Francis will not attend UN climate summit in Glasgow
The Vatican’s delegation will be led by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
How a sworn Satanist became the apostle of the Rosary
The Marian shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii (Italy) was founded by a former Satanist "priest" now... Read more
Pope Francis to declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with title ‘Doctor of Unity’
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis launches ecology degree course at pontifical university
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation. Read more
A 1,200-year-old Vatican Library manuscript is on display at Dubai Expo
The Dubai Expo is the first world’s fair to be held in the Middle East Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Judges order prosecutors to re-do interrogations, hand over evidence
The 10 defendants include Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Court clears former altar boy and ex-youth seminary rector of crimes
The Vatican tribunal ruling came at the end of a year-long trial. Read more
‘This is a moment of shame’: Pope Francis expresses sorrow at French abuse report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years. Read more
