Vatican News
A hope for peace: Vatican, Palestine sign treaty protecting religious liberty
The comprehensive agreement signed on Friday by the Holy See and the State of Palestine may serve the twofold goal... Read more
Pope exhorts future Vatican diplomats to bring Christ's face to the world
Pope Francis told the graduating class of Holy See ambassadors on Thursday that their main mission is to be Christ’s... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, Vatican synod, Philly family meeting providentially linked
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia sees a providential link between September’s World Meeting of Families and October’s Synod on the... Read more
Cardinal sends Ramadan wishes to suffering Muslims, rebukes religious violence
In an oblique rebuke to the Islamic State and other militants, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has wished Muslims a peaceful and... Read more
Synod on the Family's working document sets the stage for spirited discussion
That the discussion at October's Synod on the Family is going to be a lively one is indicated by the... Read more
Pope to families: If you hide your problems, they'll only get worse
Family wounds that aren’t dealt with in a healthy and timely manner can have devastating effects on both spouses and... Read more
Synod guiding document: families need the Church's message of mercy
The document set to guide this year’s synod discussions on the family touches on hot-button issues such as homosexuality and... Read more
Pope Francis speaks up for Italy's unemployed youth
Youth unemployment is “a true social plague” that leaves young people feeling useless, Pope Francis told an Italian labor group... Read more
In Middle East martyrdoms, Pope Francis sees seeds of Christian unity
Meeting with Syriac Orthodox leaders on Friday, Pope Francis decried the continuing martyrdom of Middle East Christians, and gave special... Read more
Love life, have fun – a Pope Francis pep talk to Special Olympians
Pope Francis met with Italy's top Special Olympics athletes on Friday, encouraging them and all athletes to make sports a... Read more
Will Pope Francis change the date of Easter?
Speaking to a global gathering of priests, Pope Francis signaled an openness to changing the date of Easter in the... Read more
The first encyclical wholly from Francis overturns expectations
'Laudato si' is not only an example of the Magisterium's social teaching: it also represents the birth of a new... Read more
Saint Francis and his star role in the Pope's new encyclical
Pope Francis' new encyclical is filled with references to his namesake, whom the Pope says is a model of how... Read more
Vatican: Encyclical aims to promote common good, not take sides
The Vatican's presentation of Pope Francis' new encyclical said the intent behind the document goes beyond political debates, aiming for... Read more
Magisterium – not secret authors – had final say on encyclical
Despite many claiming they helped to draft Pope Francis' new encyclical, the final text cannot be attributed to any 'hidden'... Read more
The Pope's take on transgender issues? Accept the body God gave you
Pope Francis' new encyclical on the environment calls for men and women to acknowledge their bodies as a “gift” from... Read more
Pope Francis blasts abortion, population control in new encyclical
In his new encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis slams attacks against human life such as abortion, embryonic experimentation and... Read more
Environment encyclical takes bold stance on controversial issues
In his newly released encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis did not hesitate to wade into controversial topics, making statements... Read more
A meeting to remember: seminarians chat with Benedict XVI
Several enthusiastic seminarians met with Benedict XVI at the Vatican Gardens on Tuesday – even though it is their exam... Read more
