Vatican News
Pope sends condolences after deadly fire in India
Pope Francis has sent his condolences to the victims and relatives of a fireworks accident on Sunday that killed at... Read more
Pope Francis calls for release of kidnapped priest
Pope Francis on Sunday issued an appeal for the release of kidnapped Salesian priest, Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil, and all persons... Read more
How Pope Francis thinks we should change marriage prep
Among the less-noticed passages of Pope Francis’ new exhortation was a lengthy section on marriage preparation, a subject that the... Read more
Pope to visit Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan
Pope Francis will journey this summer to Armenia, and will visit Georgia and Azerbaijan later in the year, the Vatican... Read more
Pope: When giving to the poor, look them in the eyes
In Saturday's address for the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience, Pope Francis said almsgiving is not just about the... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn praises 'Amoris Laetitia' stance on gay marriage
Pope Francis' new document on love in the family is welcome particularly for its steadfast adherence to Church teaching on... Read more
Bernie Sanders, 'a big fan' of Pope Francis, to attend Vatican conference
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has announced that he will attend a Vatican conference on social justice and the economy... Read more
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia 'through the lens of Catholic tradition'
While some passages in Pope Francis’ new document may be unclear and open to multiple interpretations, the correct view is... Read more
Pope Francis: Children are always gifts, even in tough circumstances
Pope Francis’ latest writings on the family include a strong affirmation of the need to welcome children even in difficult... Read more
No doctrine change from Pope Francis – but a call for better pastoral care
Catholics who have divorced-and-remarried need the fullness of Church teaching. They also need a wise pastoral and community response to... Read more
Pope Francis: Martyrs are still the 'life blood of the Church'
Pope Francis on Thursday praised the consistency and courage of the modern day martyrs who continue to “carry the Church... Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will travel to Greece, visit refugees
Pope Francis will travel to the Greek island of Lesbos next Saturday, April 16, where he will meet with ecumenical... Read more
The blessing of a lifetime: 5-year-old girl going blind meets Pope Francis
When Lizzy Myers was diagnosed with a condition that could result in complete blindness, her parents, Steve and Christine, went... Read more
Pope Francis says Christ's love is open to all – that's why we go to Confession
God’s mercy is for everyone, and Jesus Christ is proof, Pope Francis said on Wednesday. Read more
Mary's 'yes' to God changed history, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the Feast of the Annunciation on Monday by reflecting on the power of Mary’s “yes” to God. Read more
Pope Francis meets with SSPX superior general
Both the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X have confirmed that this weekend Pope Francis met with the... Read more
Francis announces special collection for victims of Ukraine conflict
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that a special collection will be taken up in all Catholic churches in Europe April... Read more
Mercy is an open book – and it's our task to write it, Pope says
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said the “Gospel of Mercy” begun by Jesus and the apostles is still unfinished,... Read more
You can’t receive mercy without sharing it, Pope says
Receiving God’s mercy ignites in us the drive to become “instruments of mercy,” especially to the weakest and the marginalized,... Read more
The Vatican remembers the 'unconventionally angelic' Mother Angelica
After the death of Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, on Easter Sunday, many in and around the Vatican praised the bold... Read more
