Vatican News
Prayer necessary for consecrated life, Pope Francis notes
Prayer, poverty, and patience are essential to living religious life, Pope Francis said Friday to a gathering of consecrated men... Read more
Former Vatican communications chief gives talk on fake news
Six weeks after resigning as head of the Vatican communications office over a fake news controversy, Msgr. Dario Edoardo Vigano... Read more
Pope Francis extends mandate of special delegate to Knights of Malta
Fifteen months after appointing Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Becciu as his personal envoy to the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis extended... Read more
Analysis: Who misinformed Pope Francis about Bishop Barros?
On Wednesday, three Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse held a press conference to discuss recent conversations with Pope Francis... Read more
Vatican requests courses to fill ‘urgent need’ for training in canon law
The Vatican issued guidelines and norms Thursday for calling for new courses in canon law, designed to respond to a... Read more
In May prayer video, Pope asks laity to live creatively their mission
In his prayer video for the month of May, Pope Francis said laypeople are on the “front lines” of the... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master
Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria
Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria. Read more
Facing criminal trial, Pell will remain on leave of absence from Vatican position
Cardinal George Pell will remain on a leave of absence from his Vatican position as he faces charges of “historic... Read more
German bishops to meet with Vatican officials on intercommunion topic
The Vatican confirmed Monday that a delegation of six German bishops and one priest will meet with Vatican officials, including... Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace
On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more
Pope begins meetings with Chilean abuse survivors
Last night Pope Francis began individual meetings with three survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Chile following a major apology... Read more
Alfie Evans dies amid outpouring of prayer, support
Ailing toddler Alfie Evans, whose plight has tugged at the world's heartstrings throughout the past week, died in the early... Read more
Vatican's financial watchdog says progress slow, but steady
The Vatican's annual financial report this year showed that monitoring systems put into place nearly five years ago continue to... Read more
Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths
Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more
Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more
Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace
Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more
