Vatican News
Vatican conference aims to build momentum for nuclear disarmament
Nuclear disarmament will be the focus of a Vatican conference this Nov. 10-11, following recent progress toward international bans on... Read more
Vatican turns off fountains to conserve water for drought-hit Rome
As the city of Rome and much of Italy experiences a severe drought, the Vatican has turned off its fountains... Read more
Francis prays for Charlie Gard, as his parents end legal battle
After a US neurologist determined that an experimental therapy could no longer potentially be of aid to a British baby... Read more
Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make
On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more
In latest appointments, Pope names new members of Roman Rota
Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in... Read more
Florida's abortion waiting period law awaits further testimony in courts
The attorney general of Florida has been given 60 days to gather evidence and testimonies in defense of a 2015... Read more
Father Giacomo Morandi promoted to CDF secretary
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Father Giacomo Morandi secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Italian... Read more
Corruption trial of former Vatican hospital officials begins
One year after Vatican City charged a priest and a laywoman in the second “Vatileaks” trial, it has begun a... Read more
Vatican commission agrees to disagree on Cardinal Stepinac
A commission of Catholic and Orthodox leaders tasked with examining the wartime record of Bl. Aloysius Stepinac concluded their final... Read more
Benedict XVI: Cardinal Meisner died a 'cheerful' man
In a letter sent for the funeral of the late Cardinal Joachim Meisner, retired Pope Benedict XVI praised the prelate... Read more
Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more
Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister
Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more
Jesuit publication slams perceived evangelical-Catholic coalition in US
An analysis piece published Thursday in La Civilta Cattolica, discusses what it calls a “surprising” and unfortunate alliance between conservative... Read more
Former president, treasurer of Vatican hospital charged with misuse of funds
The Vatican announced Thursday that an investigation involving the former president and treasurer of the Vatican-owned Bambino Gesù hospital in... Read more
Art experts solve Renaissance mystery in papal palace
Two works painted by Renaissance master Raphael have been newly identified after art experts restored famous frescoes in the Apostolic... Read more
Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ
In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more
Cardinal Müller refutes claims about conversation with Pope
Cardinal Gerhard Müller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing... Read more
Cleveland, Juneau dioceses receive new bishops
On Tuesday Pope Francis appointed Fr. Andrew Bellisario, C.M., as Bishop of Juneau, and Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Perez as Bishop... Read more
Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’
On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life”... Read more
Are you grateful for the work of sailors? You should be, the Vatican says
On Sunday, the Catholic Church held a special day to remember the hard work and challenges surrounding the occupation of... Read more
