Vatican News
Church unity with a global focus: lessons from 'bishop school'
The Vatican holds a special seminar series each year for new bishops to help them learn their new role. Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square
A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more
Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms
Pope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide... Read more
Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life
On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more
For Eastern Catholics, Pope makes changes to Latin Church's law
Pope Francis has issued new changes to canon law that modify Latin Church code with an eye towards clarifying ministry... Read more
Pope Francis: Humans are different from the rest of creation
Created in the image of God, human beings have a dignity they are in danger of degrading when they place... Read more
Pope's anti-abuse commission helps train new Catholic bishops
Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors have been invited to address the trainings for new Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis calls murdered French priest blessed
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed by supporters of the Islamic State while saying Mass... Read more
Trust in Jesus – not in things that don't matter, Pope says
Rather than trusting in ultimately unimportant things, place your hope in Jesus and you will not grow weary on the... Read more
Pope Francis: 'killing in the name of God is satanic'
Referencing the recent murder of French priest Fr. Jacques Hamel, Pope Francis said the persecution of Christians happening today, under... Read more
What Pope Francis said about Communion for the divorced-and-remarried
Pope Francis has written a private message approving the Buenos Aires bishops’ response to the divorced-and-remarried inspired by his apostolic... Read more
Want authenticity? Turn off your cell phone, Pope Francis says
Don’t let indifference stop you from an authentic encounter with another person, Pope Francis said Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis: No sinner is ever beyond the love of God
On Sunday Pope Francis said that God shows us, through parables, the merciful love of the Father, who rejoices over... Read more
It's Jesus who radically sets us free, Pope Francis says
Christ took on our sins so that we might have true freedom, Pope Francis said Saturday during a special audience... Read more
Pope blesses picture of Mother Angelica for EWTN Germany
During the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis blessed a framed picture of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN. Read more
