Vatican News
Pope Francis has a new book for kids
Already in his brief, three-year pontificate Pope Francis has a track record of papal firsts, but in March he will... Read more
Pope Francis sends airborne blessing to Mother Angelica
While on board the plane taking him to Cuba and then Mexico, Pope Francis took a moment to send a... Read more
The silent reform of Benedict XVI's papacy
In his new book on Benedict XVI, Vatican journalist Marco Mancini argues that while the retired pontiff became known for... Read more
Vatican: No, bishops are not being told to cover up abuse
Media reports are wrong to claim that the Vatican is telling new bishops that they don’t have to report sexual... Read more
Four reasons why Pope Francis will meet with Patriarch Kirill
The first, historic meeting between a Pope and a Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church does not come from nowhere.... Read more
Lent is a time of pruning and reconciliation, Pope Francis says
In his Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to let go of selfish and... Read more
If mercy doesn’t reach your pockets, it’s not real, Pope says
For Pope Francis, mercy isn’t just spiritual, but is something that ought to be expressed in concrete acts of service... Read more
Cover sinners with the blanket of mercy, Pope Francis tells priests
Pope Francis met with 650 of the 1,000 priests who've been chosen as Missionaries of Mercy, telling them to show... Read more
Cardinal council wraps up prep work on new Vatican departments
As Pope Francis' ongoing process of reform continues to move forward, his council of advisers have finished their proposals for... Read more
How to be a great confessor – Pope Francis' advice for priests
Priests who are good confessors must recognize their own sins in order to forgive and comfort penitents, Pope Francis said... Read more
High-ranking American in Vatican 'humbled' by appointment as nuncio
On Tuesday it was announced that Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Peter Bryan Wells, the highest ranking American in the... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over victims of Taiwan earthquake
Pope Francis sent his condolences to those affected by a deadly earthquake which struck the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan... Read more
Vatican financial reform aims to help the Church do its job better
The Vatican’s recent financial reforms have the common good – not just efficiency – as their end, said an economist... Read more
Abuse commission suspends British advocate
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Children has announced member Peter Saunders will take a leave of absence from... Read more
Pope appeals for 'martyred country' of Syria
The plight of Syrian civilians involved in the nation's ongoing conflict was at the heart of Pope Francis' appeal to... Read more
Padre Pio was a true 'servant of mercy,' Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that St. Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given their entire... Read more
Pope Francis announces second soccer 'Match for Peace'
Sitting alongside soccer stars such as Ronaldinho and Bryan Ruiz on Wednesday, Pope Francis announced that a second edition of... Read more
'First in history' – Pope Francis to meet Russian Patriarch in Cuba
On Friday the Vatican announced that while on his way to Mexico, Pope Francis will stop in Cuba to meet... Read more
Pope Francis surprises jubilee pilgrims in visit to Vatican departments
On Thursday the “Pope of Surprises” made an unscheduled stop at the welcoming center for pilgrims in Rome for the... Read more
Padre Pio's incorrupt body is in Rome – here's why
The partially incorrupt body of Padre Pio has arrived to Rome for the first time ever alongside that of another... Read more
