Vatican News
Pope Francis: Putting God first doesn't mean avoiding reality
On Sunday, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of both fulfilling our earthly duties and making God a priority, stressing... Read more
Missionary work begins with everyone, cardinal says
In a press conference ahead of World Mission Day, Cardinal Fernando Filoni stressed the importance of missionary work, saying that... Read more
Pope slams 'eugenic' mentality that seeks to eliminate disability
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of the underlying eugenic mentality in society that leads many to abort... Read more
Don't sacrifice justice and family for efficiency, Pope tells business leaders
Pope Francis met Friday with leaders in business and civil society, telling them not to get carried away by wealth... Read more
Pursue the common good, not allure of money, Pope tells finance students
Pope Francis told a group of students studying finance Thursday not to let themselves get taken in by the charm... Read more
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is more than talk – it needs action
Marking 50 years of Catholic-Methodist dialogue, Pope Francis on Thursday told members of both traditions that when it comes to... Read more
Pope taps Joliet auxiliary to head Evansville diocese
On Wednesday, the Vatican announced that Joseph M. Siegel, until now auxiliary bishop of Joliet, will be taking the reins... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Somalia massacre
On Wednesday, Pope Francis offered prayers for the more than 300 victims of a terrorist bombing in the African country... Read more
Pope Francis on why he gives interviews
In a preface to a new book of interviews, Pope Francis outlined his approach to speaking with journalists, explaining that... Read more
What is Pope Francis' approach to appointing new bishops?
Among the most lasting aspects of a Pope’s leadership is his appointment of bishops. To understand a Pope, it’s important... Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary denies rumors that he is close to death
Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the personal secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has rejected reports that the former pontiff is nearing... Read more
In Diwali message to Hindus, Vatican officials call for mutual respect
With tensions between Christians and Hindu nationalists in India increasingly on the rise, the Vatican sent a message marking the... Read more
Hunger must be fought by actively going to the roots, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis issued a lengthy appeal to address the problem of world hunger not only through talk, but... Read more
Vatican City court finds former hospital president guilty of corruption
Vatican City announced Saturday the conclusion of the corruption trial of the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino... Read more
Pope at canonization Mass: God never stops inviting us to the heavenly banquet
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that no matter how often we reject... Read more
Pope announces special 2019 Synod of Bishops on South American region
On Sunday, Pope Francis announced the decision to hold a special assembly of the Synod of Bishops, to take place... Read more
Pope Francis: You can’t spread God’s love from an armchair
On Saturday Pope Francis said that to share God’s love with the world requires action and service – and that... Read more
Pope Francis, Lebanese prime minister discuss Middle East
Pope Francis and the prime minister of Lebanon, Saad Rafic Hariri, discussed Friday the current situation in the Middle East... Read more
Celebrating 50 years, Special Olympics athletes meet with Pope Francis
On Friday, Pope Francis met with soccer players in the Special Olympics, commending their commitment to the promotion of inclusion... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer for victims of California wildfires
With more than 20 deaths caused by the various wildfires devouring swaths of California, Pope Francis on Friday sent a... Read more
