Vatican News
How does God show mercy to us? Through the Church, Pope says
The Church is the “living sign” of God's love and mercy in the world, Pope Francis said during his Wednesday... Read more
Vatican finances get a positive report card from European watchdog
The Council of Europe's second progress report on the reform of Vatican finances, released Tuesday, found that the Holy See... Read more
Coming soon: A new American saint?
Pope Francis yesterday authorized the Heroic Virtue of Brother William Gagnon, giving him the title of Venerable and launching him... Read more
Pope Francis ups effort to make annulments more accessible
On Friday Pope Francis clarified a few points in his streamlined marriage annulment process. He reiterated that not only do... Read more
To obtain peace, we have to fight indifference with mercy, Pope says
Pope Francis’ message for 2016’s World Day of Peace is packed with bold pastoral and practical advice for both the... Read more
There's no 'vocation to laziness', Pope Francis tells young people
Pope Francis on Monday met with an Italian initiative aimed at offering support to unemployed and underemployed youth, saying their... Read more
Pope Francis urges action after Paris climate agreement reached
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis commended world leaders for reaching an agreement in the recently-concluded Paris climate talks,... Read more
Pope Francis was right about condoms and HIV
On his return flight from Africa, as Pope Francis fielded the customary questions from the press, he challenged a journalist... Read more
As Jesus' birth nears, sadness is 'not allowed,' Pope says
On Gaudete Sunday Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Rome’s basilica of St. John Lateran, telling attendees that the... Read more
Pope celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe, confirms Mexico trip
Pope Francis officially announced the date he would venerate the shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Mexico during his homily... Read more
How Pope Francis is fulfilling a legacy of Vatican II
Attention to the poor was one of the greatest of the bishops' contributions during the Second Vatican Council – and... Read more
Vatican takes on tense question of salvation for the Jewish people
Though it “is and remains an unfathomable divine mystery,” Jews can participate in salvation without confessing Christ explicitly, a Vatican... Read more
The new annulment process went into effect this week
With the launch of the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ reforms to the annulment process have gone into effect, giving... Read more
Pope Francis postpones Milan visit due to 'intense' Jubilee schedule
The Vatican announced today that due to Pope Francis’ busy schedule during the Jubilee of Mercy, he has decided to... Read more
The Year of Mercy and theology: a conversation with Cardinal Müller
At the opening of the Year of Mercy called by Pope Francis, Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Why a Jubilee of Mercy? Because the Church needs it, Pope Francis says
The day after opening the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis dedicated his general audience remarks to answering the question... Read more
Saint Peter's Basilica used in art display promoting beauty of nature
On Tuesday the façade and dome of St. Peter’s Basilica were illuminated with images portraying man’s relation to nature –... Read more
It’s time to rediscover God’s mercy, Pope says at Jubilee launch
Pope Francis has officially commenced the Jubilee of Mercy, calling those who pass through the newly-opened Holy Door to rediscover... Read more
What challenges do women face at work? The Vatican takes a look
A two-day Vatican workshop over the weekend explored the unique challenges faced by women as they balance work with family... Read more
As 'Vatileaks' trial proceeds, Holy See spokesman explains Vatican justice system
As a Vatican City trial over the leaking of private documents continues, the director of the Holy See Press Office... Read more
