Vatican News
Vatican bails on questionable anti-human trafficking initiative (Updated)
Faithful to its commitment against human trafficking, the Holy See has left the board of an initiative it helped to... Read more
Will Vatican officials face term limits?
A fixed term mandate for Vatican officials serving in the Roman Curia was among recent proposals for the Vatican's ongoing... Read more
Pope Francis to handpick new doctor ahead of Cuba, US trip
As the five-year term for Pope Francis' personal doctor comes to an end, the Pope is expected to choose a... Read more
With a tap on an iPad, Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2016
Pope Francis has invited the youth of the world on pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016--and on Sunday he became... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Jesus satisfy your hunger for God
Jesus Christ’s miraculous multiplication of the loaves shows that he offers “fullness of life for hungry man,” Pope Francis said... Read more
Vatican ropes in global leaders to fight climate change, modern slavery
Drawing dozens of mayors from major cities worldwide to discuss the link between slavery and climate change, this week's Vatican... Read more
What Pope Francis might be planning to tell the UN in New York
At a meeting with U.S. mayors at the Vatican this week, Pope Francis hinted at themes he could discuss with... Read more
Is the Pope a socialist?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Latin America has rekindled questions about whether he endorses socialism, or even communism. Read more
Here's Pope Francis' schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy
Twelve prominent events, each with the participation of Pope Francis, have been scheduled in Rome for the upcoming Jubilee of... Read more
Ebola deaths are still happening – and the Vatican is aiming to stop them
Although two of the three countries hardest hit by last year’s Ebola outbreak have been declared free of the virus,... Read more
Pope entrusts South America trip to Mary
Pope Francis entrusted his recent tri-nation voyage to South America to Our Lady of Guadalupe – praising the deeply-rooted Christianity... Read more
Budget-keeping at the Vatican: in transition toward a new era
The Holy See and Vatican City State administration released their 2014 financial statements Thursday amid an ongoing process to reform... Read more
Corruption, threats, torture – we need justice in the mining industry, Pope says
Continuing his theme on protecting both the environment and human rights, Pope Francis pointed to various injustices in the mining... Read more
The Vatican's helipad: Transporting popes, saving kid's lives
One of Europe's best pediatric hospitals, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome, can now use the Vatican’s helipad to transport... Read more
Heroic virtue of Ukrainian bishop who sheltered hundreds of Jews recognized
On Thursday, Pope Francis authorized a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Archbishop Andrey Sheptytsky, who was head of the... Read more
To fight human trafficking – one of Pope Francis' core commitments
An upcoming conference being held at the Vatican examining the link between climate change and human trafficking is a reflection... Read more
Slavery and climate – there's more in common than you think, Vatican says
The link between climate change and human slavery is the topic of an international conference to be hosted by the... Read more
After a two-week vacation, Benedict XVI heads back to Rome
With two restful weeks outside of the Vatican behind him and two honorary doctorates in hand, Benedict XVI has again... Read more
Vatican applauds Iran nuclear deal, calls for commitment to make it 'bear fruit'
After global powers reached an agreement with Iran Tuesday limiting the country’s nuclear activity, the Vatican said the deal was... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Paraguay to Rome
In the course of his 64 minute in-flight press conference while en route to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions ranging... Read more
