Vatican News
Pope Francis launches campaign to encounter and welcome migrants
Pope Francis on Wednesday announced a new initiative encouraging a “culture of encounter” and efforts to warmly welcome immigrants and... Read more
When tempted to give up hope, turn to Jesus, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the enemies of hope that often lead us into discouragement and melancholy, and urged... Read more
Ratzinger Foundation unveils new prize, announces American winners
The Vatican’s Joseph Ratzinger Foundation unveiled a new prize called “Expanding Reason,” aimed at promoting dialogue between the sciences and... Read more
Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more
Inclusion, dialogue highlighted in new Vatican guidelines for educators
The Vatican has issued new guidelines for Catholic educators, developed to help them respond to the modern challenges of a... Read more
Pope and Peruvian president discuss Venezuela, upcoming papal visit
Pope Francis met with Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Friday to discuss the country’s fight against poverty, the crisis in... Read more
Cardinal Burke: Church divisions show urgent need for clarity
Amid the ongoing debate surrounding “Amoris Laetitia,” dubia author Cardinal Raymond Burke said in a new interview that he’s wrongly... Read more
Vatican responds to allegations that ex-auditor was ousted
The Vatican has issued a response to allegations made by former auditor general Libero Milone, who, three months after mysteriously... Read more
Pope Francis: God is calling you to work in his kingdom
No one is “unemployed” when it comes to spreading the message of the Gospel, Pope Francis has said, because each... Read more
SSPX bishop signs letter claiming Pope Francis enables error
A letter presenting itself as a filial correction of Pope Francis for reputed errors and heresies has been signed by... Read more
Rise in immigration makes us missionaries at home, Pope Francis says
On Friday, Pope Francis said that the mass arrival of migrants and refugees may have its challenges, but also gives... Read more
Pope Francis: Fighting the mafia starts with cleaning up politics
In a meeting with Italy's Anti-Mafia Parliamentary Commission on Thursday, Pope Francis said that dismantling the mafia begins with a... Read more
In abuse cases there should be no recourse to appeals, Pope Francis says
There should be no opportunity for appealing canonical cases of sexual abuse against minors when allegations have been proven by... Read more
Pope reiterates Church’s ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse of minors
Thursday in a written speech Pope Francis reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to the protection of minors from sexual abuse,... Read more
Vatican official laments lack of fair trade label for commercial fishing
An upcoming world congress by the Catholic organization Apostleship of the Sea will focus on the plight of fishermen, who... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Mexico during this ‘moment of sorrow’
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Mexico after they suffered a devastating earthquake Sept. 19,... Read more
Korea exhibit at Vatican shares history, peace through art
An exhibit at the Vatican this month shows the 230-year history of the Catholic Church on the Korean peninsula, highlighting... Read more
Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says
In a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of... Read more
Pope Francis retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more
Cardinal Gracias: curial reform is nearing the 'end of the tunnel'
Nearly four years after the Pope established his Council of Cardinal advisers to help him in the task of reforming... Read more
