Vatican News
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
Pope Francis: the Magi represent everyone who seeks God
On Friday, the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the Magi are not just men who sought out... Read more
We need hope – not 'optimism,' Pope Francis tells quake victims
During an audience with people from the areas devastated by earthquakes in Central Italy, Pope Francis emphasized the need to... Read more
A new 'vocational culture' is needed in the Church, Pope Francis says
A fresh and courageous perspective is needed when it comes to helping youth discern and discover their vocation, Pope Francis... Read more
Salesians in India hold prayer vigil for release of Fr. Tom
Salesians in the Bangalore province of India held a prayer vigil Jan. 4 for the release of Salesian priest Fr.... Read more
There are no words for the loss of a child, but there is still hope, Pope says
While no words or gestures will ever be enough to comfort the pain experienced by those who have lost a... Read more
Pope shakes up monthly prayers, adds new 'urgent' intention
After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some... Read more
For Cardinal Mueller, a humble faith is good for theology
The ideological efforts to change Catholic doctrine after the Second Vatican Council were deeply misguided, said Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect... Read more
No, Pope Francis didn't say Christianity and Islam should merge
Widely shared quotes attributed to Pope Francis, in which he advocates for a merging of the religions of Christianity and... Read more
Pope kicks off new year renewing 'zero tolerance' policy on abuse
In a letter sent to bishops around the world for the feast of the Holy Innocents, Pope Francis lamented the... Read more
After Istanbul attack, Pope prays for those who fight 'bloody stain' of terrorism
On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist... Read more
Pope on New Year’s Day: Mary’s motherhood teaches us humility, tenderness
At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that celebrating Mary, the Mother of God, highlights a beautiful aspect... Read more
At close of 2016, Pope says selfishness should be a thing of the past
During a prayer service for the close of 2016, Pope Francis said the arrival of a new year should serve... Read more
Pope: MidEast Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen
Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world
In his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince... Read more
Pope Francis: Want to see God this Christmas? Be humble
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis noted how the coming of Jesus as an infant is paradoxical to the images of... Read more
Knights of Malta rebuff Vatican probe into dismissal of leader
Two days after the announcement that Pope Francis has established a group to look into the circumstances regarding the recent... Read more
Pope Francis' reform plan can be boiled down to this one thing
If there's anything Pope Francis' recent 12-point plan for the reform of the Roman Curia shows, it's that while his... Read more
Pope donates 6 million euro to Ukraine relief efforts for Christmas
After taking up a collection earlier this year to aid families affected by the ongoing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, Pope... Read more
The happiest day of Mother Teresa's life
It’s been said that saints often come in pairs. Read more
