Vatican News
With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
Pope Francis talks Sweden, Catholic-Lutheran dialogue in new interview
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Sweden for the joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis... Read more
Theology and pastoral care 'go hand in hand', Pope tells JPII Institute
Doctrine and theological reflection are to be formed by its evangelizing purpose and by pastoral concerns, Pope Francis told the... Read more
Catholic-Lutheran hurdles still exist, but surprising progress has been made
Ahead of Pope Francis’ coming trip to Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders... Read more
Rome's poor to be guests of honor at Vatican concert
The Vatican will host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome next month, not only using the concert... Read more
To welcome the stranger is to welcome Christ, Pope Francis says
When we perform the corporal works of mercy – specifically welcoming the stranger in the form migrants and refugees –... Read more
For Pope Francis, God's kingdom doesn't grow through organization charts
The kingdom of heaven is able to grow when its members are docile to the Holy Spirit – rather than... Read more
Vatican: Cremated bodies may not be scattered
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith released an instruction Tuesday regarding burial and cremation, reiterating the Church's teaching... Read more
Pope Francis talks nationwide crisis in meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
On Monday Pope Francis met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, head of the country’s socialist regime, at the Vatican to... Read more
A message from Rome on the power of liturgical music
Liturgical music has the ability to communicate the love of God – and it's this message that gives it the... Read more
As battle for Mosul rages, Pope appeals for an end to violence in Iraq
With the Iraqi Army currently embroiled in an effort to liberate Mosul and the Plains of Nineveh from the Islamic... Read more
Castel Gandolfo, the summer home of Popes, opens to the public
Used for centuries as a private summer residence for Popes, the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo has now been opened... Read more
Pope Francis: don't interrupt others – it won't end well
Dialogue is a key element of mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we interrupt others in order to... Read more
Pope Francis: Where are vocations from? An encounter with God
When it comes to promoting vocations in the Church, Pope Francis said it all begins with an encounter with God... Read more
Vatican, Al-Azhar to officially resume dialogue
On Friday, the Vatican announced it will be sending a representative to Egypt to set plans for the official re-launching... Read more
Ratzinger prize recipients include first-ever Orthodox winner
Among the recipients of this year’s Ratzinger Prize is Greek-born Orthodox professor Ioannis Kourempeles, who is widely known for his... Read more
The reality of poverty is challenging, but don't avoid it, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that while donating money to charity might make us feel good, seeing real poverty in... Read more
A lesson from one of the Church's newest saints
When we find ourselves weary from the troubles of life, we can find inspiration in the heroism of one of... Read more
Cardinals up in arms over new 'McVatican' proposal
The decision to open a McDonald’s restaurant inside a Vatican property just around the corner from St. Peter’s Square has... Read more
