Vatican News
Pope Francis' schedule for Fatima visit released
On Monday, the Vatican released the official program for Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Portugal in May, where he’ll celebrate... Read more
Pope meets Rwandan president, apologizes for Church failure during genocide
During a brief meeting with Rwandan president Paul Kagame Monday, Pope Francis voiced his sadness for members of the Church... Read more
Pope Francis: This Lent, seek the only ‘well’ that satisfies – Christ
On Sunday Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the life-giving water we received... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Egypt April 28-29
In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, April... Read more
Pope Francis goes to confession
At the end of his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis was the first to go to the... Read more
Confession must be a pastoral priority, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told priests Friday to make confession a priority in their parishes, and, if they want to be good... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is doing for Holy Week
With Easter only a month away, plans have already been set in the Vatican for the celebrations surrounding the big... Read more
Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war
With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning... Read more
Rapid City native appointed as next bishop of Cheyenne
On Thursday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Fr. Steven Biegler, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota,... Read more
Pope Francis: It's a grave sin to lay people off carelessly
Business is obliged to protect peoples' dignity – and those who lay off employees solely for economic gain commit a... Read more
What Pope Francis did when guards tried to stop these Chinese pilgrims
Pope Francis greeted and blessed a group of pilgrims from China who broke protocol and approached him during the Wednesday... Read more
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more
How Pope Francis' sincere humanity has shaped his pontificate
Rather than a weakness, Pope Francis' humanity – and his acknowledgment of it – has been a source of strength... Read more
Conversion is a journey of action, Pope says
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Tuesday’s homily not only to avoid evil, but to pursue good in concrete actions, likening... Read more
US congratulates Pope Francis on his 4th anniversary
On Monday, the anniversary of Pope Francis being elevated to the papacy, the United States offered its congratulations and wishes... Read more
My life isn't a tragedy – a Rwandan woman's incredible story of survival
She begged and scrounged for food in the forest; she drank water from a stream with dead bodies in it;... Read more
The Transfiguration prepares us for the Cross, Pope says at parish visit
In his brief homily at a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the beautiful faces of Jesus during the... Read more
The Cross is more than jewelry – it's a call to love, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a time to really contemplate the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis will visit Colombia September 6-11
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis will make a six-day trip to Colombia in September with four cities on... Read more
He's back! Pope Francis returns to Rome grateful for spiritual retreat
After spending a week in Ariccia with members of the Curia for their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis returned... Read more
