Vatican News
New seminary doc talks clericalism, homosexuality, abuse prevention
The updated version of the Vatican's document on priestly formation, released Wednesday, deals with issues of clericalism, homosexuality, and the... Read more
In new interview, Pope skewers journalists who focus on scandal
Pope Francis gave an interview to a Belgian magazine in which he cautioned media to avoid several major temptations, including... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget to smile, even when life is hard
For Pope Francis, one of most needed virtues of modern time is hope, which is something he said must never... Read more
Guantanamo bishop moving to a new archdiocese
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Bishop Wilfredo Pino Estévez, who has led the Cuban diocese of Guantánamo-Baracoa for the... Read more
Vatican's anti-abuse commission launches new website
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launched a new website Tuesday, which is designed to help inform the... Read more
Vatican displays Rembrandt's art for the first time
For the first time, the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn will be displayed at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis lauds Middle East effort to save local art, culture
Pope Francis endorsed a recent conference dedicated to the conservation and restoration of art and heritage within the Middle East,... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't whitewash your sins – let God heal you
As Christmas approaches, don't downplay your sins, Pope Francis said. Instead, name them honestly in the Sacrament of Confession, open... Read more
Two parish priests chosen as next auxiliary bishops of Baltimore
Upon accepting the resignation of Bishop Denis Madden, Pope Francis has appointed two priests to be the next auxiliary bishops... Read more
Prepare for Christmas by conversion, Pope tells Advent Angelus crowd
The proclamation of John the Baptist to “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand” is a joyful one... Read more
Stephen Hawking and other experts weigh in on limits of artificial intelligence at the Vatican
This week the Vatican hosted a high-level discussion in the world of science, gathering experts to discuss the progress, benefits... Read more
Pope to global economic leaders: Remember the dignity of the human person
In an unprecedented event, Fortune 500 CEOs, members of the Time 100 and non-profit, academic, religious and labor leaders from... Read more
Pope Francis' letter to dying girl read aloud at her funeral
Pope Francis has again captured the hearts of the world, with a tear-jerking letter to a young Italian girl dying... Read more
Pope Francis meets U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the Vatican
While he was in town for a global meeting on the crisis in the Mediterranean region, U.S. Secretary of State... Read more
Pope dedicates December to praying for end to child soldiers
In his latest prayer video, which highlights his prayer intention for the month of December, Pope Francis focused on putting... Read more
Why famed atheist Stephen Hawking is on a pontifical academy
Stephen Hawking’s visit to the Vatican this week has raised curiosity, with some asking what exactly the famed astrophysicist and... Read more
Society needs priests 'enamored' with the Gospel, Pope Francis says
In his message for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis focused on the need to be... Read more
Francis appeals to the martyrs in ecumenical message to Patriarch
The Bishop of Rome sent a message to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Wednesday, continuing a recent tradition of... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
We have to pray for both the living and the dead, Pope Francis says
In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and... Read more
