Vatican News
In rare interview, Benedict XVI names his favorite saints
Since he resigned from the papacy over three years ago, Benedict XVI rarely gives interviews. In a recent exception, however,... Read more
Pope names Mexican-born priest as new auxiliary bishop of Denver
On Thursday, Pope Francis appointed Mexico native Fr. Jorge Rodriguez, former professor and Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, as... Read more
Life isn't black and white – teach priests to discern the gray, Pope says
In a conversation with members of the Jesuit order from Poland, Pope Francis said the real life situations of everyday... Read more
Coming soon: a meeting between Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the Primate of the Anglican Communion, will meet in Rome Oct. 5... Read more
Pope John Paul I to be honored with museum in northern Italy
On Friday a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul I will officially be inaugurated in the hometown of the “Smiling... Read more
Vatican wades into sex education for young people
The Vatican recently rolled out a new sex education course designed to help parents and educators talk to teens about... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Pope Francis taps DC auxiliary as the new Bishop of Memphis
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Martin D. Holley, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Washington D.C. and... Read more
Pope Francis: Confession is encounter with God's 're-creating mercy'
Pope Francis commended the sacrament of confession as the prime means of encountering God's mercy in his message sent Monday... Read more
Benedict XVI's memoir to be published in English in November
Benedict XVI's new memoir, a lengthy interview with German journalist Peter Seewald, is being translated into English and will be... Read more
Pope Francis names American as new Vatican ambassador to Guinea Bissau
On Monday Pope Francis appointed U.S. Archbishop Michael W. Banach as Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea Bissau, marking the latest in... Read more
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'bloody' attack at a wedding in Turkey
After an explosion in southern Turkey lit up a wedding ceremony, killing 50 people and wounding nearly 100 more, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Assisi again for interreligious summit
In September Pope Francis will make his second visit to Assisi in just two months for an interreligious summit for... Read more
Benedict XVI's students to discuss spiritual crisis in Europe at annual meeting
The annual meeting of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's former students will discuss Europe's spiritual crisis during their gathering later this... Read more
Papal pizza? Rome's homeless get a special treat from Francis
As summer temperatures soar in Rome, a trip to the beach and pizza dinner may sound like an ideal way... Read more
The mathematics of mercy – Pope Francis sees a lesson in Jesus' miracles
Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes is a lesson for us all, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Holy See urges UN to protect children in armed conflict
After a recent report confirmed that violence against children has increased in conflict zones, the Holy See is urging the... Read more
Pope taps Dallas bishop to head new Vatican department for laity
Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas has been appointed the head of Francis’ new mega-dicastery for laity, family, and life –... Read more
Pope Francis voices solidarity, closeness to victims of Portugal fires
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow for the damage done by wildfires raging on the Portuguese island of Madeira,... Read more
