Vatican News

Pope Francis with Our Lady of Fatima at the General Audience, Wednesday May 13, 2015.

Join me at the feet of Mary, Francis asks ahead of Fatima trip

May 11, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Wednesday evening, just two days ahead of his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis sent a video message to the people... Read more

Pope Francis with Tawadros II, Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria, in Cairo, Egypt, April 28, 2017.

Let's continue to grow in unity, Francis urges Coptic Orthodox patriarch

May 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Following his trip to Egypt last month, Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday to the head of the Coptic Orthodox... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Pope: Mary's 'yes' echoes the joy, suffering of every mother

May 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Days before his trip to Fatima, Pope Francis said Mary’s ‘yes’ at the Annunciation was more than a yes to... Read more

Vatican astronomer: If you're afraid of science, you don't have faith

May 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Jesuit director of the Vatican Observatory, who has worked as an astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican for... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Kidnapped Indian priest pleads for help in new video

May 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Fourteen months after his kidnapping in March 2016, Salesian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil has appeared in another video asking for... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter Square, Feb. 22, 2017.

Don't let Venezuelans fall into despair, Pope tells bishops

May 8, 2017

In response to Venezuela's violent riots, inflated prices, and political mistrust, Pope Francis urged the country's bishops to continue promoting... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St Peter's square at the Vatican on Feb. 26, 2014?.

Pope to seminarians: Let Mary help you fall in love with Jesus

May 8, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with priests and seminarians from the Portuguese College in Rome, asking them to allow Mary to bring... Read more

Pope Francis prays the Angelus with pilgrims in St Peter's Square, Feb. 12, 2017.

Pope Francis warns against 'false wisdom' that distracts from God

May 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

Reflecting on the image of the Good Shepherd, Pope Francis said his is the only voice that leads us to... Read more

Pope Francis ordains 10 men to the priesthood May 7, 2017.

Pope urges new priests to serve with joy, never sadness

May 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis ordained 10 men to the priesthood, telling them to imitate Jesus in every aspect of their... Read more

New Swiss Guards are sworn in at the Vatican May 6, 2017.

The Swiss Guard is more than an army – it's a school of faith

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

As 40 new Swiss Guards take an oath to defend and protect Pope Francis, their commander has emphasized that their... Read more

Pope Francis gives the homily at Mass for the Solemnity of All Souls in Rome's Verano cemetery, Nov. 1, 2014.

Pope Francis: 'The world is at war,' but good still remains

May 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, off-the-cuff Q&A session with students, Pope Francis said a “culture of destruction” has spread throughout the world,... Read more

A Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, Italy, Sept. 18, 2016.

Pope to future Romanian priests: seminary is your 'gym' for ministry

May 5, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday Pope Francis told seminarians studying in Rome to resist complacency and to think of their studies as strength... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 19, 2017.

Christians in Africa – Pope Francis' May prayer intention

May 5, 2017

In the prayer video for May, Pope Francis challenged the Catholic community to pray that the continent's Christians will witness... Read more

Despite pro-life provisions, healthcare bill raises serious concerns

May 4, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The House passed a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and a replacement health care bill on Thursday, but one... Read more

Vatican, Myanmar officially establish diplomatic ties

May 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a meeting Thursday between Pope Francis and Myanmar's Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi, the two cemented their diplomatic... Read more

Venerable Solanus Casey. (CC 3.0). Servant of God Nguyen Van Thuan.

Solanus Casey, Cardinal Van Thuan among those advanced toward sainthood

May 4, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Thursday approved decrees of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints advancing the causes for canonization of... Read more

Pope Francis.

Trump to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on May 24

May 4, 2017

President Donald Trump will meet Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican later this month.  Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Pope urges Vatican communications to go digital amid ongoing reform

May 4, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis told the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications, which is holding their first plenary assembly this week, that given a... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Wednesday general audience Oct. 24, 2012 in St. Peter's Square.

The Green Pope isn't who you think it is.

May 3, 2017

By Mary Farrow

There once was a Pope called “The Green Pope.”  Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his May 3, 2017, general audience in St. Peter's Square.

After visit, Pope Francis says Egypt is a 'sign of hope'

May 3, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Egypt, saying that given its rich biblical and cultural history, the... Read more