Vatican News
Pope Francis lays out 12 guiding principles for reform of the Roman Curia
In a lengthy, in-depth speech to members of the Roman Curia Thursday, Pope Francis dug into what he said are... Read more
Meet the first woman in history to run the Vatican museums
On Tuesday it was announced that Barbara Jatta, a wife and mother of three children, will be the new director... Read more
Vatican speaks out on unapproved bishop ordinations in China
After the recent unauthorized ordination of bishops in China, which falls just ahead of a major meeting for Chinese Catholic... Read more
At Christmas, Jesus offers a new kind of hope, Pope Francis says
While hope can often be viewed as the desire for things out of our reach, Pope Francis has said that... Read more
Pope Francis pardons priest tied to Vatileaks scandal
Pope Francis has officially granted clemency to Spanish priest Msgr. Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda, who had already served half of... Read more
Pope Francis pleads for end to 'homicidal madness' of terrorism
What are being called two major acts of terrorism in just the past 24 hours have prompted Pope Francis to... Read more
Bishops mourn victims of deadly truck detour on Berlin Christmas market
After 12 people were killed when a truck rammed into crowds at a Berlin Christmas market, the German bishops have... Read more
Crippling disease brought this priest to the confessional – and then sainthood
Although St. Leopold is less recognizable than his Capuchin brother St. Pio of Pietrelcina, St. Leopold’s life is a moving... Read more
Homework from Pope Francis: Let your joy be contagious
Young Catholics can be a force for joy and peace, Pope Francis told an audience with Catholic Action on Monday. Read more
Benedict XVI: Mother Angelica was 'a great woman'
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI praised the founder of the EWTN Global Catholic Network on Thursday. Read more
Amid Christmas rush, don't forget to make time for silence, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said that with Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to stop and make time for... Read more
Why speak about the poor? Look to Christmas, Pope Francis says
There’s a Christmas reason to speak always about the poor and about mercy, Pope Francis told a benefit concert Saturday. Read more
Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday. Read more
Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more
Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary
Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more
What happens when you give the Pope a birthday present?
Pope Francis will receive thousands of gifts for his 80th birthday Saturday, from heads of state and the ordinary faithful. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Colombian leaders in wake of peace deal
Pope Francis met Friday morning with Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón and former president Senator Álvaro Uribe Vélez, as... Read more
Vatican police mark 200th anniversary with concert for needy children
In honor of their bicentenary, the Vatican Gendarmerie have decided to celebrate with an act of mercy: they will host... Read more
New Biloxi bishop humbled, joyed by his appointment
On Friday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, and appointed Louisiana... Read more
Vatican official: Religion in public has never been more at risk
While violent persecution against Christians assails swaths of territory the Middle East and Africa, one Vatican official says that Western... Read more
