Vatican News
Pope Francis: I want to help bring peace to Mexico
Pope Francis will leave for Mexico in just over a week. In a new interview with a Mexican news agency,... Read more
Do mercy and justice contradict each other? Pope Francis says no
When God is described in the Bible as being both merciful and just it can seem like an identity crisis,... Read more
Be thankful – Pope Francis' message at end of Year for Consecrated Life
Pope Francis presided over Mass on Tuesday for the conclusion of the Year for Consecrated Life, reminding religious men and... Read more
Pope stresses balance of work, family in new interview with Chinese paper
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Pope Francis has granted an interview to Hong Kong’s Asia Times in which he... Read more
Starring Pope Francis – New film features Holy Father as himself (UPDATED)
The “Pope of Surprises” is at it again. Pope Francis is set to be featured in the upcoming film “Beyond... Read more
The 'terrorism of gossip' destroys communities, Pope warns religious
Christ-like obedience, the “terrorism of gossip”, and hope for future vocations were some of the themes Pope Francis addressed during... Read more
Pope Francis: It's not us, but God who takes the first step
On Sunday Pope Francis said that it’s the weak and vulnerable who are most valuable in God’s eyes, and stressed... Read more
Mercy and mission go hand-in-hand, Pope says
Mercy and the Christian responsibility to be missionaries are closely connected, Pope Francis said Saturday, kicking off the first in... Read more
Pope: Remember the spiritual as much as the corporal works of mercy
Speaking to the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on Friday, Pope Francis spoke of... Read more
Saints and sinners: Pope Francis distinguishes between sin and corruption
The saints were also sinners, Pope Francis emphasized during his homily at the Santa Marta residence chapel on Friday morning,... Read more
Pope Francis likely to visit Auschwitz during World Youth Day
During his July visit to Poland for World Youth Day, it’s probable that Pope Francis will follow in the steps... Read more
Ask Mary's help if illness makes it hard to trust God's mercy, Pope Francis advises
While the experience of illness can certainly test our faith, for Pope Francis it is an opportunity to entrust ourselves... Read more
Pope Francis meets Leonardo DiCaprio at the Vatican
On Thursday Pope Francis met briefly with actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, who recently won an award for his... Read more
Vatican official: Pope's post-synod doc will be released in March
Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on family life following last year's synod will be published in March, says Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia,... Read more
Pope rallies Catholics to be 'mediators of mercy' during jubilee
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal for faithful to put the works of mercy into practice during the jubilee,... Read more
What is Pope Francis going to say in Mexico about immigration?
As Pope Francis’ weeklong visit to Mexico draws near, anticipation is building not just for the presence of the Successor... Read more
Religious liberty at center of Pope's meeting with Iranian president
On Tuesday Pope Francis met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani for the first time, an encounter that focused heavily on... Read more
The Angel of Dachau: Pope Francis declares concentration camp priest a martyr
Fr. Engelmar Unzeitig, a young priest with Czech roots serving in Germany and Austria, was arrested by the Nazis on... Read more
Pope calls for concrete acts of mercy this Lent
In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis called the faithful to place special emphasis on the spiritual and corporal works... Read more
Pope will go to Sweden for Reformation anniversary, Vatican announces
Pope Francis will take part in an ecumenical ceremony in Lund, Sweden, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant... Read more
