Vatican News
A new look into the Vatican's stunning museums
Those who haven't made it to the world famous Vatican Museums needn't worry – the Church’s treasures will now come... Read more
What Pope Francis has to say about Dostoyevsky and Guardini
Pope Francis on Friday referred to the enduring relevance of two thinkers who have had a profound impact on his... Read more
UPDATED: Pope calls Paris terrorist attacks part of 'piecemeal WWIII'
The acts of terrorism which took place in Paris Friday night are the latest part in what Pope Francis has... Read more
Archbishop Chaput named as one of new members on synod council
On Saturday the names of the 15 cardinals and bishops chosen to prepare for the next synod were announced by... Read more
Vatican shocked over Paris terror attacks, calls for global response
After Friday evening's devastating terror attacks throughout Paris that are reported to have claimed over 100 lives, the Vatican voiced... Read more
For Pope Francis, the Eucharist satisfies our every hunger
For Pope Francis, the Eucharist is all that can satisfy humanity’s deepest hungers and longings, and is a source of... Read more
Beware the 'idolatry of immanence,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis cautioned against making idols out of earthly things, including our own habits, and stressed that while these will... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Church in Slovakia to welcome migrants
Speaking to the Slovak bishops on Thursday, Pope Francis reminded them that the Church is called to welcome immigrants and... Read more
Vatican launches investigation of journalists who published leaked docs
The two Italian journalists who made headlines last week for authoring books on confidential Vatican financial documents are under investigation,... Read more
Eat with your family, not with your smartphone, Pope says
For Pope Francis the dinner table is a key place to strengthen family bonds and foster a sense of “togetherness,”... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian joy comes from going against the tide
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Florence this week, saying that joy comes from discerning the real Jesus from the image... Read more
In Tuscany, Pope Francis says proximity overcomes indifference
Pope Francis today traveled to the Tuscan city of Prato, where he told the city’s labor force – many Chinese... Read more
Pope Francis to pro-life activists: You are the world's Good Samaritans
Pope Francis praised pro-life activists as “Good Samaritans” to the most vulnerable, citing their commitment to defending life at all... Read more
Pope: 'Deplorable' leak of private docs doesn’t damper Vatican reform
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke out for the first time on what has been called the most recent “Vatileaks” scandal... Read more
If you have the right to work, you have the right to rest, Pope says
The dignity of workers was at the center of an address by Pope Francis on Saturday, during which the pontiff... Read more
Money and status don't make you happy – selflessness does, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis praised those Christians who serve others and renounce their own comfort. He also gave a blunt... Read more
Pope Francis explains why he won't sell the Church's 'treasures'
In a new interview ranging from fame to finances to his childhood dreams, Pope Francis explained that despite his strong... Read more
Pope Francis is going to Kenya - and here's what people are talking about
As anticipation mounts in Africa ahead of Pope Francis’ coming visit, one Kenyan bishop said his country is excited to... Read more
For Pope Francis, unity of martyrdom is stronger than Christian divisions
Despite the numerous divisions among Christians today, the followers of Christ are powerfully united in the witness of martyrdom across... Read more
Excluding people isn't Christian – it leads to war, Pope says
Pope Francis on Thursday said that those who form private, exclusive groups mimic the attitude of the Pharisees, leading to... Read more
