Vatican News
Never lose your enthusiasm, Pope tells Bangladeshi youth
Speaking to youth in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said he is always rejuvenated by young people, and encouraged them to never... Read more
Pope: the eyes of religious who serve with joy are 'indescribable'
In a classic off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said it's sad to see unhappy consecrated... Read more
Interfaith unity is more than tolerance – it needs trust, Pope says
In an encounter with interfaith leaders in Bangladesh, Pope Francis stressed the need to join together in promoting mutual respect... Read more
Pope kicks off Bangladesh visit with call to action on Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis arrived in Bangladesh with words of praise for the humanitarian assistance the nation has given to Rohingya Muslim... Read more
Pope Francis: What matters in the end is how well we loved
On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved... Read more
Vatican to UN: We must work together to eliminate causes of human trafficking
The international community must join forces to eliminate human trafficking and its root causes, the Vatican’s representative to the United... Read more
Pope: For Christians, work is more than an occupation, it's a mission
In a letter for the conclusion of a conference on labor on Friday, Pope Francis said work is about more... Read more
Vatican official calls Trump's Haiti move 'a sad decision'
One of the Vatican's top diplomatic voices has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to end the Temporary Protected... Read more
Find hope in the sign of the cross, Pope tells Eastern Christians
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Eastern Christians in the Middle East, who are experiencing persecution and violence, to take hope... Read more
Pope on migration: Peace isn't possible unless we go beyond polemics
When it comes to migration, Pope Francis said the world, particularly Christians, must approach the issue with a “contemplative gaze”... Read more
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope... Read more
When you serve others, stay humble, Pope tells Franciscans
Pope Francis said on Thursday to always be humble when serving others, especially the least of these, remembering how much... Read more
A Seminarian Thanksgiving in Rome
Seminarians studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome have a lot to be thankful for come Thanksgiving Day.... Read more
Pope: Ideological colonization is 'blasphemy' that leads to persecution
On Tuesday, Pope Francis blasted what he has often referred to as “ideological colonization,” which he said is a sin... Read more
Pope Francis: At Mass we participate in Calvary
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that when we attend Mass, it is as if we are approaching Jesus on the... Read more
China, Vatican use 'diplomacy of art' to foster relations
Relations with mainland China have long been an interest for the Holy See, and the Vatican Museums have now partnered... Read more
Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit... Read more
Dioceses of Nashville, Jefferson City get new bishops
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Shawn McKnight as the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
Tips from a local: What Cardinal Bo recommends for Pope’s visit to Burma
To prepare for Pope Francis’ trip to Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, the first and sole Burmese cardinal in the... Read more
John Paul II relic given to 2019 World Youth Day
At a Nov. 17 ceremony at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Ambassador Janusz Kotanski delivered a relic of... Read more
