Vatican News
Pope Francis sends vestments, financial aid to Iraqi Christians
As a sign of affection and closeness, Pope Francis has decided to send vestments used in the liturgy and a... Read more
Pope Francis' post-synod doc to be released April 8
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis’ highly anticipated post-synodal apostolic exhortation on the gifts and challenges of family life... Read more
'She's in heaven' – Pope Francis on Mother Angelica
Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a special blessing for Mother Angelica following her death on Easter Sunday, expressing his confidence... Read more
Vatican spokesman recalls joy of meeting Mother Angelica
After hearing of the death of Mother Angelica on Easter Sunday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, the Vatican’s spokesman, recalled the joy... Read more
Benedict XVI responds to Mother Angelica's death
Benedict XVI had a special response to Mother Angelica’s death falling on Easter Sunday: “it’s a gift.” Read more
Pope condemns 'cowardly' attack on Pakistani Christians
Pope Francis on Monday mourned the loss of life in Pakistan, where more than 70 people – mostly women and... Read more
Pope prays for victims of terror strike at Iraq football stadium
Pope Francis has sent a his condolences following the suicide attack against a football stadium in Iskanderiyah, Iraq which killed... Read more
Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution
In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more
Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil
During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more
Mercy will save the world: papal preacher's Good Friday meditation
Remembering this week's deadly terror attack in Brussels, the papal preacher centered his Good Friday reflection on mercy's role in... Read more
Archbishop Bernard Hebda 'honored' to head Minn. diocese
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda as the new head of the Minneapolis-St. Paul archdiocese – a surprise... Read more
Your task is to incarnate mercy, Pope Francis tells priests
During Holy Thursday’s Chrism Mass Pope Francis focused on the topic of mercy, telling priests that one of their primary... Read more
What does it mean to be a bishop – and a Vatican diplomat?
For Archbishop Peter Wells, the Pope’s new ambassador to South Africa, being in the diplomatic service of the Holy See... Read more
Pope Francis will speak on the synod soon. But the spin has already begun.
The war of interpretations has begun over Pope Francis’ yet-to-be-published post-synodal exhortation. And this war is taking place in the... Read more
Pope Francis observes moment of silence for Belgium attack victims
In his general audience the day after terrorist attacks in Belgium claimed the lives of at least 30 people and... Read more
Pope Francis to wash the feet of migrants on Holy Thursday
After spending previous years washing the feet of inmates and disabled persons on Holy Thursday, this year Pope Francis will... Read more
Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Russian plane crash, Istanbul bombing
Pope Francis offered prayers over the weekend for victims of both a plane crash in Russia and a suicide bombing... Read more
Humility is the epitome of redemption, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said the path toward salvation can be summed up by humility and service, and encouraged... Read more
Pope's Instagram launches with appeal for prayer
The official Instagram account of Pope Francis launched on Saturday with a simple request for his followers: “Pray for me.” Read more
