Vatican News
Cardinal Farrell nixes LGBT advocates from Vatican-hosted conference
Cardinal Kevin Farrell has reportedly barred several speakers set to address an annual women's event inside the Vatican over concerns... Read more
Don’t let technology replace real encounters, Francis says on Candlemas
Pope Francis told consecrated men and women Friday that they are called to have real encounters with their brothers and... Read more
Pope: It’s blasphemy to commit crimes in the name of God
On Friday Pope Francis met with participants in a conference on violence committed in the name of religion, emphasizing that... Read more
Two new day-trips in Italy added to Pope’s schedule
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has added two day-trips in Italy to his schedule for spring 2018, including... Read more
In February prayer video, Pope urges global leaders to resist corruption
Pope Francis in his latest prayer video places a spotlight on the problem of corruption, saying that it is the... Read more
Remember you're going to die, Pope Francis counsels
Spending time reflecting on your own death can be a freeing experience, and one that can even help us to... Read more
Pope's Lenten spiritual exercises to focus on the 'Thirst of Christ'
The annual Lenten retreat for the Pope and members of the Roman Curia will this year focus on the theme,... Read more
Find good readers for Mass, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Liturgy of the Word, and the resulting importance of having... Read more
Pope taps Scicluna to investigate Barros accusations
After recently affirming his support for a Chilean bishop accused of covering up sexual abuse, Pope Francis has named a... Read more
Despite 'regrettable' reports, Francis is well informed on China, Vatican says
On Tuesday the spokesperson for the Pope, Greg Burke, sent a statement asserting that Pope Francis is well-informed on the... Read more
Is a papal trip to the Baltic countries on the horizon?
A recent trip to Lithuania, taken by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s “minister for foreign affairs”, has raised expectations... Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
Pope revamps ecclesiastical universities in new apostolic constitution
On Monday Pope Francis released a new apostolic constitution calling for a “radical” reform to the nature and curriculum of... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'inhumane' Afghan terrorist attack
Sunday, after leading the Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for victims of two recent attacks in Afghanistan, holding a moment of... Read more
Pope Francis: Where Mary is, ‘the devil does not enter’
At Mass in the Basilica of St. Mary Major Sunday, Pope Francis said that when we go through difficult times... Read more
Vatican stamp honors priest martyred by Mafia 25 years ago
“I’ve been expecting you.” These were reportedly the foreboding last words of Blessed Giuseppe "Pino" Puglisi, an Italian priest who... Read more
Two 20th-century martyrs move toward beatification
Saturday Pope Francis moved two 20th-century martyrs a step closer to sainthood, including Veronica Antal, a young Romanian woman killed... Read more
The Church must combat euthanasia mentality, Pope says
Pope Francis met with the members of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Friday, affirming the dignity of... Read more
Vatican official hopes World Meeting of Families will promote family values
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is in charge of the World Meeting of Families being held in August, and he has said... Read more
Pope Francis to Christians: Our common Baptism unites us
At an ecumenical Vespers service Thursday, Pope Francis told members of several Christian communities that the grace of Baptism creates... Read more
