Vatican News
Pope Francis comforts sister of Fr. Jacques Hamel, killed in France
Pope Francis on Saturday comforted the sister of Father Jacques Hamel, an 85-year-old priest who was killed by ISIS sympathizers... Read more
Mercy is key to the life of faith, Pope Francis says
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said mercy is essential in living the Christian life, because it not only allows... Read more
Who conquers the devil's hatred? God's new martyrs, Pope says
The devil’s hatred for Christ and for our redemption is the root cause of all persecution since the beginnings of... Read more
Pope Francis sends regrets to Brazil for not visiting this year
Pope Francis sent a letter to the president of Brazil, apologizing for his inability to visit in 2017 and encouraging... Read more
Pope Francis among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people
Time Magazine has released its 2017 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, and Pope Francis is among the... Read more
Niece of Fatima visionaries reflects on her remarkable family
The niece of Blessed Franciso and Jacinta Marto has voiced excitement for the coming canonization of her relatives, sharing stories... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis to canonize Fatima visionaries during May visit
During his trip to Portugal for the centenary of the Fatima Marian apparitions next month, Pope Francis will canonize visionaries... Read more
Pope: Easter is about the gift of Christianity – not us
As the Church jumps into the Easter season, Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a reflection on Christ’s Resurrection and the... Read more
The Catholic Church still cares about Latin
Existing in some form since several hundred years before Christ, the Latin language seems like an unlikely subject to still... Read more
Pope taps new bishops for Davenport, San Diego dioceses
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced the appointment of Msgr. Thomas Robert Zinkula as the new leader of the Davenport diocese... Read more
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Just two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a... Read more
Pope Francis praises Assisi's new 'sanctuary of renunciation'
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked Assisi's bishop for creating a shrine dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi's divestiture, when he... Read more
Benedict XVI's 90 years: 'I am grateful to God'
At his birthday party on Monday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI told his guests that “My heart is full of gratitude... Read more
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter –... Read more
As Benedict turns 90, a rare glimpse into his joy-filled life
In a lengthy interview with EWTN's German television branch, Benedict XVI's closest aide describes how the retired pontiff is doing... Read more
Pope on Easter: The Resurrection is more than a party – it’s the source of eternal life
Pope Francis reminded Christians on Easter Sunday that the Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith – and that even... Read more
Christ renews a weary humanity, Pope Francis says at Easter Vigil
During Easter Vigil at the Vatican Pope Francis noted that many people today mirror the sadness and grief of the... Read more
Good Friday papal preacher: In a changing world, the cross remains the same
Even as sinful people in a society filled with violence and increasing secularism, we have hope because Christ's cross perdures,... Read more
Why did Pope Francis visit Benedict XVI? To say happy birthday!
Early Easter greetings and birthday wishes were the reason for Pope Francis’ visit with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI on Wednesday. Read more
You can show God's love even behind bars, Pope Francis tells inmates
Pope Francis spent Holy Thursday washing the feet of inmates, telling them in a brief homily that God is someone... Read more
