Vatican News
Pope Francis: Gossip is the devil's weapon against the Church
Church unity is endangered especially by certain tactics of division favored by the devil himself, Pope Francis told bishops of... Read more
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't use God to defend your own interests
On Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against making Jesus into the person we want him to be, and thus creating obstacles... Read more
Pope offers pizza lunch to 1,500 poor after Mother Teresa canonization
On the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch... Read more
What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India
On September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'
A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: The human person is central to care for creation
As the Catholic and Orthodox worlds unite to celebrate a day of prayer for the care of creation, the Vatican’s... Read more
Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy
On Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care... Read more
Francis welcomes peace deal in Colombia
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his pleasure that peace negotiations between the Colombian government and FARC rebels have been finalized,... Read more
Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more
Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign
In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more
Pope Francis meets Mark Zuckerberg and his wife at the Vatican
On Monday Pope Francis met with Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of social networking giant Facebook, at the Vatican, marking... Read more
Open your hearts to those 'defeated by life,' Pope Francis says
In the wake of the Norcia earthquake, Pope Francis again offered prayers and said he hopes to visit the victims.... Read more
Pope Francis tells a fractured world: God's mercy gives hope for change
Just as God trusts us and expects us to change, we must treat others “never based on fear but on... Read more
Nonviolent politics to be the focus of next World Day of Peace
Announced Friday, the theme Pope Francis selected for the 2017 World Day of Peace focuses on nonviolence as a political... Read more
