Vatican News
Pope Francis: The crucifix is for prayer, not decoration
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the crucifix is not just something decorative to hang on the wall or wear,... Read more
Benedict’s praise for Francis booklets came with previously unmentioned caveats, letter shows
Amid accusations of concealment, the Vatican's communications department has released the entirety of a letter written by Benedict XVI, revealing... Read more
The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
Update: Guilty verdict for Guam archbishop, appeal to follow
On Friday the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith announced the conclusion of a year-long trial against an... Read more
New book captures Pope Francis’ reflections on the Our Father
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy, Penguin Random House has published a collection... Read more
Vatican encourages youth participation in pre-synod meeting via Facebook
As the pre-synod gathering on youth approaches, Vatican organizers are inviting young people around the globe to join in the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit towns where Padre Pio lived and died
On Saturday, Pope Francis will make a short trip to the Italian towns of Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, the... Read more
Vatican office altered photo of Benedict's comments on Francis
A Vatican office has acknowledged blurring portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis' philosophical and theological... Read more
Pope: In praying the Our Father, do you know to whom you’re talking?
At the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the recitation of the Our Father at Mass,... Read more
Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis' 5-year anniversary
March 13, 2018 marks the 5-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Bishop of Rome. In recognition of the anniversary,... Read more
Defending the faith is pastoral, CDF prefect says
Promoting and defending Catholic teaching is itself a pastoral practice, said Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, S.J., the Prefect of the... Read more
Updated: Benedict XVI says there is 'inner continuity' between himself, Pope Francis
In a personal letter reportedly sent to the head of the Secretariat for Communications, Benedict XVI said that he sees... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of controversial German cardinal
On Monday Pope Francis sent condolences for the death of Cardinal Karl Lehmann, the retired archbishop of Mainz, Germany, who... Read more
Good Friday collection will aid Christians in Middle East
As the Vatican’s annual Good Friday Collection approaches, the head of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches has encouraged people... Read more
Pope Francis: Our fearful world needs audacious love
In a world that has grown afraid, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of mercy and love, praising the work... Read more
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, influential German prelate, dies at 81
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Archbishop Emeritus of Mainz and one of the most prominent leaders in the German Church known for... Read more
Pope Francis: Christianity isn't a 'shortcut' – it takes faith, morals
On Sunday Pope Francis said that to be a Christian isn't easy, but means having faith and striving to live... Read more
Analysis: Overturning Humanae Vitae's teaching, a 'crime against the Church'
Speaking at a presentation of a book on Humanae Vitae, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for... Read more
Syria is a new 'massacre of the innocents,' nuncio says
As the number of civilian victims in Syria's bloody civil war continues to climb, Cardinal Mario Zenari, apostolic nuncio in... Read more
Students 'hack' away at global problems during Vatican hackathon
A March 8-11 “hacking marathon” at the Vatican is in full swing, with 120 students of different backgrounds, faiths, and... Read more
