Vatican News
Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal
A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more
No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says
While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'
On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more
The story of Japan's hidden Christians emerges from the Vatican archives
Collected by a Salesian missionary to Japan in the early 20th century, letters and documents showing the history of Christians... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
We want solutions, not guns – a Syrian bishop speaks out
Outside entities who drive the Syrian war – either through the selling of arms or their own political and strategic... Read more
Francis' Council of Cardinals proposes a new congregation for the Roman Curia
The Council of Cardinals finally submitted to Pope Francis on Wednesday a proposal to establish a new congregation for laity,... Read more
Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says
Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more
For Pope Francis, religious fundamentalism diverts us from the true God
Religious fundamentalism keeps God at a distance, and keeps believers from building bridges with others, Pope Francis reflected on Sunday... Read more
Four American prelates added to synod list by Pope Francis
The official list of participants in this year’s synod of bishops on the family has been released, showing 45 new... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph
The Vatican announced today that Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has been selected as the new head... Read more
Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit
While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more
As the cross is lifted high, we must bring ourselves low, Pope says
Today’s feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross reminds us that the way of Christ and his followers is... Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more
Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more
Jesus shows us the path to freedom, not success, Pope says
The path Jesus takes as a humble servant isn’t easy, Pope Francis has said, explaining that to follow him doesn’t... Read more
How do you become a saint? Pope Francis gives a hint
Find someone who has never spoken ill of another person, someone who has never judged another – and they would... Read more
You need to work toward an honest economy, Pope tells bankers
Pope Francis Saturday met with members of Italy's largest credit union, encouraging them to promote an economy that is rooted... Read more
Pope Francis warns of 'grave consequences' if climate change is ignored
The environment is facing serious threats such as climate change and global warming, Pope Francis has said – adding that... Read more
Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?
The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more
