Vatican News
Vatican soccer champs dedicate victory to Coptic Christians
Upon winning the Vatican's annual soccer championship last week, the victorious team honored Christians in Egypt who have faced increasingly... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'abhorrent' Kabul attack
After a major suicide bomb tore through a busy neighborhood in Kabul, killing at least 80 people, Pope Francis condemned... Read more
Pope: A good Christian spreads hope – not bitterness
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit has the power to fill us with the hope of Christ, in... Read more
South Korean president seeks Pope's support in reconciliation efforts
On the eve of President Trump’s visit to the Holy See, the newly elected president of South Korea sent a... Read more
Pope Francis: A shepherd must freely follow the Spirit
Pope Francis on Tuesday urged priests and bishops not to be afraid to “step down completely” from their assignment when... Read more
Vatican: South Sudan not on Pope's itinerary for 2017
On Friday Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that while Pope Francis had voiced his desire to travel South Sudan for... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis and Justin Trudeau talked about
Pope Francis met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a private audience which focused on religious freedom as well... Read more
Holy Cross priest tapped as bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee diocese
On Monday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of Fr. William “Bill” A. Wack to be the next bishop of... Read more
Our task is to make the Gospel accessible, Pope Francis says
On the Feast of the Ascension, Pope Francis said that when Jesus rose into heaven, he entrusted his Church with... Read more
In Genoa, Pope challenges workers, religious and youth
On Saturday Pope Francis paid a visit to the Italian diocese of Genoa, where he had lengthy Q&A sessions with... Read more
Francis calls Don Orione Sisters to be 'missionaries without borders'
Addressing the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity on Friday, Pope Francis spoke to them about their charism for evangelization, especially... Read more
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar... Read more
Pope Francis: Even in the darkest moments, Jesus walks with us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that no matter what trials we might face, we have hope because Jesus is always... Read more
Pope Francis, Trump hold landmark first meeting (Updated)
After months of anticipation, Pope Francis and U.S. President Donald Trump finally met at the Vatican Wednesday in a friendly... Read more
Pope Francis to nuns: Your joy can change the world
Women who are consecrated to God live “the prophecy of joy,” and this authentic joy is their most credible witness,... Read more
Manchester bishop: There is 'no justification' for horrific attack (Updated)
After what has been deemed a terrorist attack killed 22 people – mostly youth – at a theater in Manchester... Read more
Pope Francis' newest cardinals show a global Church
Only seven months after Pope Francis’ last consistory, he will create five new cardinals in June. He continues a pattern... Read more
What common ground could Trump and Pope Francis find?
When Pope Francis was asked last week about his upcoming meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump, he made headlines for... Read more
Always act with gentleness and respect, Pope Francis says
During a visit to a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis repeated his frequent condemnation of gossip, telling the congregation instead... Read more
Pope prays for victims of heightened violence in Central African Republic
On Sunday Pope Francis offered his prayer and support for victims of a recent jump in violence in the Central... Read more
