Vatican News
Lent isn’t just about penance – it’s also a time of hope, Pope Francis says
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis said that while Lent is certainly a time of mortification, it’s also a journey of... Read more
Pope Francis: God gives all to those who surrender all
God pours out all of Himself on His people, said Pope Francis on Tuesday, explaining that God gives everything to... Read more
Walk in another's shoes, Pope encourages in interview
In an interview published Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about what it means to care for and be present to the... Read more
Priest: We need to praise what is good, true in the Muslim faith
Not only is there a good deal in common between Muslims and Christians, but Catholics are called to respect and... Read more
Surgeon and father among sainthood causes moving forward
Pope Francis recognized on Monday the heroic virtue of eight persons on the path to canonization, including an Italian surgeon... Read more
Humility is the first step to unity, Pope tells Catholics, Anglicans
During his Sunday visit to Rome’s Anglican parish of All Saints, Pope Francis voiced gratitude for the good relations Catholics... Read more
God is faithful – trust him and don’t worry, Pope Francis says
While earthly pleasures such as power and money bring temporary satisfaction, they are ultimately fleeting and deceptive, Pope Francis said... Read more
Marriage prep should be more than just a few courses, Pope tells priests
On Saturday Pope Francis told a group of parish priests training on the new marriage annulment process to place strong... Read more
Access to water is a basic human right, concerns 'the common good'
A Vatican seminar on water held this week highlighted the complex challenges faced around the world in making the basic... Read more
Gratitude is central, Pope Francis tells Spanish footballers
Meeting with the members of the Spanish football team Villarreal CF on Thursday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of gratitude... Read more
Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy
In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
Banker under scrutiny after alleged misuse of Vatican financial system
A banker who allegedly used the Vatican Bank and other aspects of Holy See finances to manipulate the market for... Read more
Pope meets families of victims from deadly Bangladesh attack
Pope Francis met Wednesday morning with the families of nine of the victims of a terrorist attack which took place... Read more
Vatican to crack down on illegal sale of papal symbols, coat of arms
On Wednesday the Vatican announced plans to monitor with a more careful eye those who print official images of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Creation is a sign of hope – we have to take care of it
On Wednesday Pope Francis said creation has often suffered because of humanity’s sins and failings, stressing that we must take... Read more
Vatican, Jewish museum launch first joint-exhibit on the Menorah
The Vatican and the Jewish community in Rome are marking a new step in relations between the two religions by... Read more
Pope Francis: Protecting migrants is a 'moral imperative'
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that it is our duty to defend the dignity of migrants, particularly by enacting just... Read more
Vatican, Al-Azhar team up to counter religious justification for violence
The Vatican and one of Islam’s most renowned schools of Sunni thought are joining forces to discuss how they can... Read more
Pope Francis: to love your enemies, prayer is a game-changer
The path to holiness and sainthood, Pope Francis said, requires imitating Christ by loving our enemies and praying for those... Read more
