Vatican News

Pope Francis addresses consecrated men and women at the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican, May 4, 2018.

Prayer necessary for consecrated life, Pope Francis notes

May 4, 2018

Prayer, poverty, and patience are essential to living religious life, Pope Francis said Friday to a gathering of consecrated men... Read more

Monsignor Dario Vigano.

Former Vatican communications chief gives talk on fake news

May 4, 2018

By Elise Harris

Six weeks after resigning as head of the Vatican communications office over a fake news controversy, Msgr. Dario Edoardo Vigano... Read more

Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, aboard the papal flight to Colombo, Jan. 12, 2015.

Pope Francis extends mandate of special delegate to Knights of Malta

May 4, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fifteen months after appointing Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Becciu as his personal envoy to the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis extended... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Chilean bishops in the sacristy of the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Jan. 16, 2018.

Analysis: Who misinformed Pope Francis about Bishop Barros?

May 3, 2018

By JD Flynn

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

May 3, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican issued guidelines and norms Thursday for calling for new courses in canon law, designed to respond to a... Read more

Pope Francis during his May 10, 2017 Wednesday general audience.

In May prayer video, Pope asks laity to live creatively their mission

May 3, 2018

By Elise Harris

In his prayer video for the month of May, Pope Francis said laypeople are on the “front lines” of the... Read more

Pope Francis in January 2018.

Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'

May 2, 2018

By Elise Harris

After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more

Fra Giacomo Dalla Torre.

Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master

May 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square for a Jubilee of Mercy audience June 18, 2016.

Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says

May 2, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more

Pope Francis presides over the recitation of the rosary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love.

Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria

May 1, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria.  Read more

Cardinal George Pell.

Facing criminal trial, Pell will remain on leave of absence from Vatican position

May 1, 2018

Cardinal George Pell will remain on a leave of absence from his Vatican position as he faces charges of “historic... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising and Cardinal Rainier Woelki of Cologne in Rome, March 14, 2013.

German bishops to meet with Vatican officials on intercommunion topic

Apr 30, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican confirmed Monday that a delegation of six German bishops and one priest will meet with Vatican officials, including... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace

Apr 29, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more

Pope Francis in Chile January 2018.

Pope begins meetings with Chilean abuse survivors

Apr 28, 2018

By Elise Harris

Last night Pope Francis began individual meetings with three survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Chile following a major apology... Read more

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Alfie Evans dies amid outpouring of prayer, support

Apr 27, 2018

By Elise Harris

Ailing toddler Alfie Evans, whose plight has tugged at the world's heartstrings throughout the past week, died in the early... Read more

St. Peter's Dome.

Vatican's financial watchdog says progress slow, but steady

Apr 27, 2018

By Elise Harris

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 celebrates Mass at Casa Santa Marta on April 26, 2018.

Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths

Apr 26, 2018

Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia

Apr 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace

Apr 25, 2018

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more

Pope Francis during the general audience Oct. 18, 2017.

Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil

Apr 25, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more