Vatican News
Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting
Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
Vatican confirms 19th-century Puerto Rican catechist was ‘not the Virgin Mary’
In an Aug. 1 letter addressed to the bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Cardinal Víctor Fernández, confirmed that Elenita de... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady. Read more
Pope Francis: Reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation
Reading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty” but rather with a... Read more
Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East
Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Material things do not give fullness to life’
“Material things do not give fullness to life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. “They are important but... Read more
Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?
Pope Francis invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” Read more
Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation
Cardinal Gerhard Müller dismissed claims of mishandled funds and improper cash holdings as “cheap tabloid literature.” Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders. Read more
Pope Francis names 2 officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as bishops
Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy was named titular bishop of Ossero, Croatia, and Monsignor Philippe Curbelié was named titular bishop of... Read more
Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’
Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and... Read more
Vatican asset management body reports 45.9 million euro profit in 2023
About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the... Read more
Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of... Read more
Vatican office deletes online poll showing negative response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the... Read more
Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass
The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John. Read more
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’
Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... Read more
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