Vatican News
Pope Francis demands obedience from priests of Nigerian diocese
Pope Francis met on Thursday with a delegation from a Nigerian diocese which for the last four and a half... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is called to reflect the Trinity's goodness
Through God's mercy the Church can become an image of the communion and goodness of the Trinity, Pope Francis said... Read more
Laity, gender ideology shared concerns for Pope and Panama's bishops
World Youth Day wasn't the only topic on the agenda for Panama's bishops during their meeting with Pope Francis this... Read more
Combat the world's elitism with inclusion, Pope encourages youth
Pope Francis participated in a Google Hangout on Friday with youth from around the world, emphasizing that “everyone has meaning,”... Read more
Suffering will come, but encounter it with prayer, Francis advises
During Mass on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians to more prayer and hope, especially during the difficult times, instead of... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more
Venezuela's bishops: President Maduro starves his people into submission
After a last-minute meeting with Pope Francis Thursday to discuss the dire situation of their country, Venezuela's bishops said they... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a... Read more
Pope Francis warns against flattery and deceit
Pope Francis said Tuesday that truthfulness is the weapon against the temptation of hypocrisy, which destroys the community with lies... Read more
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
More than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in... Read more
Dialogue with Islam, promote the family, Pope urges Consolata Missionaries
Pope Francis on Monday challenged the Consolata Missionaries to give a “new impetus” to their missions work, including by inculturation... Read more
Pope dedicates June to praying for an end to the arms trade
In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis again issued a harsh condemnation of the arms trade, calling on global leaders... Read more
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone, Pope Francis says
On Saturday, during a prayer vigil with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pope Francis said that the grace of the Holy... Read more
Pope on Pentecost: Division isn’t from the Holy Spirit
On Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis said that division doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit, who forms the universal Church with... Read more
Humanity urgently needs the Gospel, Pope says for World Mission Day 2017
In his message for World Mission Day, Pope Francis said that the Church needs to spread the Gospel, caring for... Read more
Francis declares future month of prayer for missionary work
On Saturday Pope Francis announced a future extraordinary month of reflection and prayer for the missionary work of the Church. Read more
Pope hears testimonies of earthquake children, asks them to trust in Jesus
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with 400 children from towns hit by earthquakes in central Italy, telling them that during... Read more
Pope Francis to honor two priests who lived ahead of their times
With a visit to the tombs of Father Lorenzo Milani and Father Primo Mazzolari this June, Pope Francis will pay... Read more
Pope Francis: I am always joyful when I see young priests
On Thursday Pope Francis spoke with the Vatican department in charge of priests, saying he is always happy when he... Read more
