Vatican News
Trial begins for five accused in second 'Vatileaks' case
On Tuesday a preliminary hearing of the five individuals accused of leaking and disseminating confidential financial documents was held in... Read more
Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... Read more
Pope Francis sends greetings to Africa ahead of this week's trip
Pope Francis sent two video messages Monday ahead of his tri-nation visit to Africa, speaking his intent to bring “consolation... Read more
The Pope in a war zone – what his visit means to Central African Republic
Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic next week will be the first time he steps into an active... Read more
Pope sends condolences after deadly terrorist attack in Mali
Pope Francis condemned the “senseless violence” of Friday’s terrorist attack on a hotel which has killed at least 22 people... Read more
Pope Francis: While worldly kingdoms dominate, Christ’s kingdom liberates
In a world which employs “weapons of fear” and manipulation, the strength of Christ’s kingdom is founded in truth and... Read more
Priests aren't mushrooms: Pope Francis' reflection on priestly ministry, formation
Pope Francis on Friday spoke to a conference marking the 50th anniversary of Vatican II's decrees on the ministry and... Read more
Cardinal Sarah on new book: I want to help people rediscover God
At the presentation of his new book Cardinal Robert Sarah said that Western society is rapidly forgetting God, and expressed... Read more
Vatican charges five in leak of confidential docs
The Vatican has formally indicted five people for the recent leak and dissemination of private financial documents, two of whom... Read more
Pope Francis laments the 'erosion' of the faith in Germany
In his message to Germany's bishops on Friday, Pope Francis noted a grave lack of participation in the sacraments among... Read more
In Pope's meeting with Ukrainian president, peace takes center stage
Pope Francis today met with Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko, discussing both the good relations between Ukraine and the Vatican, as... Read more
Pope Francis: What will be left of a world torn apart by war?
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis said that just as Jesus wept for Jerusalem in the day’s Gospel reading, he... Read more
Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica uncovered as Jubilee nears
Hidden since the Jubilee of 2000, the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica was revealed Tuesday as the brick wall... Read more
Vatican clarifies Mother Teresa canonization report
Despite rumors that a date has been set for Mother Teresa’s canonization, the Holy See Press Office told CNA Wednesday... Read more
Pope to Church: Don't act like you're on lockdown
Pope Francis Wednesday centered his weekly catechesis on the upcoming Year of Mercy, urging the Church not only to keep... Read more
Latest Ratzinger Prizes highlight Lebanese and Brazilian gifts to theology
A Brazilian priest and a Lebanese scholar were awarded on Monday the 2015 Ratzinger Prizes, in recognition of their work... Read more
Parolin on ISIS threats: Vatican may be a target, but we're not backing down
In wake of Friday’s violent terror attacks in Paris, the Vatican’s Secretary of State said that while the small country... Read more
In interfaith move, Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue in January
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will soon become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to visit the Great Synagogue in... Read more
Refugees are God's children, Pope says in wake of Paris attacks
Amid questions over whether European nations will reevaluate their migrant policies in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris,... Read more
Using God’s name to justify violence is 'blasphemy,' Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis again expressed shock and sorrow for Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, condemning the acts as an... Read more
