Vatican News
Cardinal O’Malley appointed to Vatican office for Doctrine of the Faith
On Saturday it was announced that Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has yet another reason to come to Rome, with... Read more
Salesians to participate in novena for safe release of Fr. Tom
On the 10 month anniversary of the kidnapping of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil in Yemen, the Salesians are inviting people around... Read more
Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See, where he... Read more
Compassion should be heart of financial, political decisions, Pope says
Pope Francis Saturday warned of growing harmful trends throughout political and financial realms, pinning them on the negative effects of... Read more
Seeking Christ is always a risk – but it's worth it, Pope says
In his homily on Friday morning, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel story of the paralytic lowered through the roof,... Read more
Siblings arrested in cyberattack that compromised Vatican computers
Two arrests have been made in a widespread cyber-attack that compromised communications of prominent Italian institutions and individuals, including the... Read more
Youth to be protagonists in upcoming synod of bishops
With the 2014-2015 Synod of Bishops on the Family barely falling out of sight, the preparatory document for the next... Read more
Love God now – because you might not have tomorrow, Pope says
Pope Francis reflected on Thursday how each person, not knowing what will happen in the future, has only “today” to... Read more
What's behind Pope Francis' meeting with the Palestinian president
Pope Francis' private audience with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas this Jan. 14 will be a delicate diplomatic moment for the... Read more
Vatican ambassador predicts Trump will drop campaign rhetoric
Ken Hackett is preparing to wrap up his term as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See as Donald Trump's presidential... Read more
Vatican weekly paper gets a facelift
On Tuesday, the Vatican unveiled a “new and improved” weekly edition of its newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, which will begin with... Read more
Pope Francis: having an abortion to keep your figure is a big problem
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued strong words against worshipping idols, cautioning against the false hope that beauty, wealth and power... Read more
Pope Francis: Humility, service are at the heart of Christ's power
Pope Francis warned against the destruction of clericalism in his Jan. 10 homily, stressing that humility was power behind Christ’s... Read more
First Filipino to lead a US diocese will take reins in Salt Lake City
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the appointment of Filipino-born Bishop Oscar A. Solis, currently an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese... Read more
Is unity the most important thing to Pope Francis?
Pope Francis has decided to begin 2017 in much the same way as he did last year: praying for Christian... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: There's no problem with doctrine in 'Amoris laetitia'
The Vatican’s doctrinal head has challenged several cardinals' public questioning of the doctrinal validity of Amoris laetitia, saying the document... Read more
Pope to diplomats: when it comes to politics, peace must be more than a theory
Following a year marred by war and terrorism, Pope Francis told diplomats Monday that for 2017, peace has to be... Read more
Although trips can be tiring, Pope says people make the effort 'worth it'
In a new interview published Sunday, Pope Francis said that though his many papal trips are often very tiring, both... Read more
The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: teach your children the faith by example
Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament... Read more
