Vatican News
You are called to be leaven, Pope tells consecrated men, women
Everyone, but especially consecrated men and women, Pope Francis said Thursday, are called to be leaven in the world, bringing... Read more
The Resurrection is more than a wish – it's a reality, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Christian belief in the Resurrection of Christ and in our own resurrection at the... Read more
Cardinal Tobin praises Trump admin on pro-life stance, criticizes on immigration
In the first days of U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said he has seen encouragement... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus was concerned with people, not popularity
Jesus wasn’t worried about his polling results, Pope Francis said Tuesday – instead, he was concerned with each and every... Read more
For Pope Francis, martyrs are the strength of the Church
Pope Francis said Monday the strength of the Church does not reside primarily in grand gestures, but in the quiet... Read more
Pope Francis condemns shooting at Quebec mosque
Pope Francis met Monday with Cardinal Gérald Lacroix of Quebec, conveying his sorrow for the victims of a shooting the... Read more
Why the Vatican thinks priests should learn about art, beauty
Ugly churches with bad acoustics don't do justice to the richness and beauty of the liturgy – and it's this... Read more
Pope Francis: Spiritual poverty is a cure for polemics
On Sunday Pope Francis said being poor in spirit doesn’t necessarily mean giving things up, but instead is rooted in... Read more
Knights of Malta appoint interim leader, reinstate Grand Chancellor
After Pope Francis asked Knights of Malta Grand Master Matthew Festing to resign earlier this week, the Order has accepted... Read more
Pope: Everyone needs help living the faith – no one can do it alone
On Saturday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of having a solid guide in the spiritual life since no one –... Read more
Holocaust calls us to have 'respect for the dignity of every person'
In a message marking Friday's observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, a Vatican official has said it is reminder that we... Read more
For Irish ambassador, Pope Francis' visit is a very big deal
With Pope Francis set to visit Ireland in 2018 – making him the first Pope to visit the country in... Read more
Modern martyrs exemplify true Christian unity, Pope says
In a speech to Catholic and Oriental Orthodox leaders, Pope Francis pointed, as he often does, to the example of... Read more
Devastating wildfires in Chile prompt message from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a letter to Chile voicing his nearness to everyone suffering from the devastating effects of more than... Read more
Cardinal Etchegaray's retirement means the end of an era
As Cardinal Roger Etchegaray leaves Rome to retire to France, his homeland, an era has closed. Read more
Pope Francis appoints two new auxiliary bishops for Milwaukee
On Wednesday, the Vatican announced the appointment of two priests from Milwaukee – Fr. Jeffrey R. Haines and Fr. James... Read more
Trusting in God means letting go of what we want, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said having total faith and trust in God means recognizing that he always knows and wants... Read more
This Argentine nun's cause for beatification is advancing
The theological commission of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved last week a miracle attributed to the intercession... Read more
Knights of Malta Grand Master to resign at request of Pope Francis
The Knights of Malta have confirmed that Matthew Festing, the Prince and Grand Master of the Order, has agreed to... Read more
There's a new leader of Opus Dei. Here's what he wants to do.
The new head of Opus Dei has been confirmed by Pope Francis, and his plan for the prelature is simple. Read more
