Vatican News
The Year of Mercy: What's it all about?
One of the central aims of the Jubilee of Mercy will be to reorient the Sacrament of Confession back to... Read more
Pope: Conversion is for believers and non-believers alike
In his Angelus address for the second Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis spoke against the presumption that the need for... Read more
Benedict XVI will attend Holy Door opening at Vatican to start Year of Mercy
The Vatican has announced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will take part in the official inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy... Read more
With Advent here, the papal preacher has a how-to guide for seeking Christ
The Preacher of the Pontifical Household’s first sermon for the Advent season was a striking reminder of the Christian’s need... Read more
A car chapel? It's a real thing and Pope Francis blessed one
A Marian chapel built into a car – called an “Autocappella” – received a blessing from Pope Francis yesterday just... Read more
'Saint Nicholas' makes surprise appearance in Saint Peter's Square
A surprise visitor to St. Peter’s Square during the general audience yesterday was met with a warm welcome. Read more
Jihadists arrested for threats against Pope Francis, no specific plot known
Four alleged terrorist sympathizers who made internet threats against Pope Francis have been arrested. While Italian authorities described them as... Read more
Make the mercy jubilee a 'revolution of tenderness', Pope urges
Pope Francis has granted an interview to the official website for the Jubilee of Mercy, in which he expresses his... Read more
Pope Francis to youth: Have you thought about being a missionary?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Africa was the focal point of his general audience, during which he emphasized the key... Read more
Full text of Pope's in-flight interview from Africa to Rome
In a Q&A with journalists on his way from Africa back to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions posed by journalists... Read more
Pope Francis to journalist's condom question: the problem is much bigger
On a Nov. 30 in-flight press conference returning from his trip to Africa, Pope Francis said that efforts to push... Read more
Pope calls Central African Christians, Muslims to unite against violence
Christians and Muslims must unite against acts which “disfigure the Face of God” by promoting peace, Pope Francis told Islamic... Read more
Pope to Central African Christians: Be artisans of renewal in your country
During the final Mass of his first visit to Africa, Pope Francis called the Christians of the Central African Republic... Read more
Pope advocates for peace, unity in Central African Republic
After landing in the war-torn Central African Republic, Pope Francis urged the country’s leaders to work for peace and reconciliation,... Read more
Pope Francis’ three words for Ugandan religious: Memory, fidelity and prayer
Pope Francis wrapped up his public appearances in Uganda with an address to the priests, religious and seminarians of the... Read more
Like the martyrs, witness to Jesus with your life, Pope tells Ugandans
Marking his first full day in Uganda with Mass to celebrate the nation’s martyrs, Pope Francis said the call to... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' powerful, unscripted talk with Kenya's youth
An impassioned Pope Francis went off-the-cuff in a vast, widespread speech to Kenyan youth, touching on challenging topics such as... Read more
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit
Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if... Read more
Pope in Kenya: Interreligious dialogue not an option, but a necessity
In light of recent terror attacks in Kenya and abroad, Pope Francis began the second day of his trip to... Read more
Pope to Kenyan families: 'radiate God’s love'
Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly. He also made an... Read more
