Vatican News
Vatican paper blasts Charlie Hebdo cover as 'insulting' to all faiths
One year after the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris that left 12 dead, the Vatican daily newspaper has condemned the... Read more
In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: 'We are all children of God'
The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, highlighting the importance of interreligious dialogue and... Read more
Pope: Humanity seeks God, and the Magi show us where to find him
In a restless age when humanity fails to find the answer to their continuous searching, the Magi who go out... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy to be sent out under the gaze of Padre Pio
The body of Padre Pio will be on display for veneration at next month’s Ash Wednesday Mass in the Vatican,... Read more
New eparchy in US to serve Catholics with roots in ancient Indian Christianity
Pope Francis on Monday created a new eparchy for the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the United States and Canada, to... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to birthplace of the Nativity scene
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to the Italian hill town of Greccio where, centuries earlier, St. Francis created... Read more
Pope prays first Angelus of 2016 calling for vigilance against evil
Pope Francis lead the first Marian prayer of the new year with swarms of pilgrims gathered at the Vatican Sunday,... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary is the 'mother of forgiveness'
Reflecting particularly on Mary’s title as “mother of mercy,” Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of St.... Read more
Look for the presence of God in your life, Pope says on New Year's
As this year comes to an end, Pope Francis has encouraged faithful to look back at the events of 2015,... Read more
Pope Francis to families: forgive each other and journey together towards God
Pope Francis on the Feast of the Holy Family reflected on the power of forgiveness in families and compared everyday... Read more
Let God's forgiveness heal your heart, Pope Francis says after Christmas
For Pope Francis, the path forward from Christmas can be found in the martyrdom of St. Stephen, especially in his... Read more
Only God can overcome 'monstrous' evil in the world, Pope says on Christmas
In his annual Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by violence, conflict and poverty... Read more
Christmas joy is the antidote to skepticism, Pope Francis says
The joy we receive from Christ’s birth has the power to counteract doubt and indifference, in a world that is... Read more
Pope Francis: let's feel the wonder of meeting Jesus Christ, 'the great gift of God'
Ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis spoke on the surprise of God and his great gift in sending Jesus Christ to... Read more
Pope Francis meets with railroad workers--and reminds them of God's mercy
Pope Francis on Saturday addressed rail workers, remembering the hard and sometimes deadly work that built the railways of Italy.... Read more
Want to find God? Seek him in the most needy, Pope Francis says
Speaking at a Rome homeless shelter, Pope Francis has said the humility of Jesus Christ’s birth shows that mankind can... Read more
We contemplate God's mercy in the Nativity scene – Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the donors of the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square on Friday, recalling... Read more
It’s official! Mother Teresa is going to be canonized
After months of anticipation, the miracle allowing for the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has officially been approved... Read more
Pope Francis receives a birthday cake as he turns 79
A chorus burst of 'Happy Birthday' and the smell of birthday cake filled the Vatican today as a crowd of... Read more
