Vatican News
Former child trafficking victim: Awareness needs to produce action
Former trafficking victim Rani Hong, who was kidnapped and sold into slavery at seven years old, is speaking out, saying... Read more
Pope encourages Ukrainian seminarians to peace, ecumenism
Meeting with the community of a Ukrainian Greek Catholic seminary in Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged them build up... Read more
Pope bans sale of cigarettes in Vatican on health grounds
In a move likely to have some Vatican employees fuming, Pope Francis has decided to ban the sale of cigarettes... Read more
It's official: John Paul I moves forward on path to sainthood
The Vatican on Thursday announced that Albino Luciani – better know as Pope John Paul I – has moved forward... Read more
Like Mother Cabrini, treat migrants with charity and justice, Pope says
Pope Francis praised St. Frances Cabrini in the preface to a book about her life for her foresight in addressing... Read more
Pope: Mass is for the Eucharist, not pictures. Put the phone away.
On Wednesday a fiery Pope Francis chastised those who spend Mass talking to others, looking at their phone or even... Read more
Vatican to host nuclear disarmament conference
The Vatican is preparing for a conference on nuclear disarmament this week in the wake of an international effort to... Read more
Pope names two laywomen to key positions in Vatican's family office
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law –... Read more
Pope Francis grieved by 'senseless violence' of Texas church shooting
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow after 26 people were killed at a Baptist Church in Texas over the... Read more
How do we help trafficking victims re-enter society? Vatican conference takes a look
A Vatican workshop this past weekend drew attention to the vast challenges faced by victims of human trafficking when reintegrating... Read more
More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last... Read more
New book reveals details of John Paul I’s death
A new book discloses details about the death of Pope John Paul I – who died in 1978 after just... Read more
Despite reports, Pope Francis isn’t opening the door to all married priests
Pope Francis has reportedly said he will allow for debate as to whether married men could be ordained to the... Read more
Pope: Those in authority can't live 'double life,' must lead by example
On Sunday Pope Francis offered some punchy advice to both average faithful and people in positions of authority, saying true... Read more
Pope taps inner Tom Petty on forced migration, a 'sign of the times'
Echoing strains of the 1979 hit “Refugee” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pope Francis on Saturday told representatives from... Read more
Analysis: How Pope Francis defies stereotypes when it comes to the family
Last weekend, Pope Francis delivered a keynote speech to a major conference on the future of the European Union. Although... Read more
Catholic universities study how to respond to migrant, refugee crisis
This week, representatives from Catholic universities around the world are gathered in Rome to study how higher education can better... Read more
In latest prayer video, Pope shines light on challenges in Asia
In his prayer video for November Pope Francis prays for the Church in Asia, that despite challenges it may continue... Read more
Choose everlasting life, not death, Pope Francis says
On Friday Pope Francis said that in contemplating death we are reminded of our ultimate purpose – and how the... Read more
Philosophy professor launches international pro-life academy
A former member of the Pontifical Academy for Life has launched an independent organization he claims will work to “unfold... Read more
