Vatican News
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
Don't blame God when someone dies – trust in the resurrection, Pope says
Instead of blaming God when a parent loses a child – or vice versa – families should remember that because... Read more
Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'
Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more
Benedict XVI's summer plans – rare public events and a visit to Castel Gandolfo
Benedict XVI’s summer is set to be the most active since he stepped down from the pontificate in 2013, with... Read more
What happens when an entire country becomes infested with demons?
Can a country with deep Christian roots like Mexico find itself at the mercy of demons? Some in the Church... Read more
In Vatican trial, former archbishop faces sex abuse charges
Former papal nuncio Josef Wesolowski will be tried by the Vatican’s criminal court for sexual abuse of minors and for... Read more
Is climate change natural or man-induced? For Pope Francis, it’s both
One of the most challenging scientific questions Pope Francis faces in his new encyclical on creation is that of climate... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Do you believe in the beauty of love?
In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked parents if they believed in the beauty of the love God gives... Read more
Caring for creation is a duty for all, Pope says ahead of encyclical launch
Pope Francis said Sunday that his coming encyclical on the care of creation is not just for some, but is... Read more
Pope Francis: Judges should protect human dignity, not violate it
On Saturday, Pope Francis spoke to members of an Italian judiciary council about their responsibility to protect man's dignity, and... Read more
Stewardship for God's creation: the Christian landscape behind Pope Francis' new encyclical
Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on ecology will draw from decades of Catholic social thought on God’s creation in light of... Read more
Pope confirms plans to visit Central African Republic, Uganda in November
Pope Francis said today that he is planning to travel to Africa in November, specifically to the Central African Republic,... Read more
Airport evangelization: Pope talks mercy, migrants, ministry in the air
Pope Francis told a group of airport chaplains that their call is to be a sign of unity and mercy... Read more
Cardinal: Divorced, remarried Catholics need support for conversion, not changes on Communion
Catholics who have divorced and remarried need help for the “difficult climb” of conversion and spiritual growth, not a change... Read more
Venezuelan hunger strikers arrive at the Vatican with a plea
Two Venezuelans on a hunger strike came to Rome ahead of Pope Francis' scheduled meeting with their president, asking the... Read more
Days before encyclical's release, Pope condemns culture of waste
After revealing that the topic of consumerism will be a key theme in his upcoming encyclical, Pope Francis today delivered... Read more
US joins forces with Holy See in fighting tax fraud
On Wednesday, the Holy See and the United States signed a joint agreement to promote the prevention of tax evasion... Read more
Ukraine crisis the focal point in Pope's discussion with Putin
In the second meeting between Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin, held on Wednesday at the Vatican, the discussion... Read more
When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one. Read more
Pope Francis approves greater bishop accountability in abuse cases
Bishop accountability in the mishandling of abuse cases and abuse allegations were key themes in the Vatican’s latest round of... Read more
