Vatican News
On feast of the Holy Trinity, Church celebrates 'love of the living God'
In the revelation of the Holy Trinity, God shows the Church his selfless love and unity that we are called... Read more
Pope's environmental encyclical to be titled 'Laudato Sii' (Praised Be You)
Taken from St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Sun” prayer praising God for creation, the likely name of the... Read more
The Vatican's arduous task of communicating in the modern age
What needs to change in the Vatican's communications department to make it worthy of Pope Francis? How are the problems... Read more
Pope to sick children: Don’t be afraid to ask God 'Why?'
“Why do children suffer?” Pope Francis asked this of a group of children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their... Read more
Pope: abortion, euthanasia, abandonment of migrants are 'attacks against humanity'
A civilization whose technological advancements do not seek to protect the most vulnerable, from conception until natural death, fails to... Read more
Annual report shows Vatican financial watchdog to be on track
The third annual report of the Financial Intelligence Authority shows that the Vatican's anti-money laundering legal system has been consolidated,... Read more
What does the world need? Mercy and love, Pope tells Christians
The Catholic Church shouldn’t be afraid of the great changes of the modern world, Pope Francis has said. Rather, the... Read more
Vatican rolls out first-ever guidebook for Arab pilgrims
In a move intended to reach out to Arab pilgrims who make their way to the Eternal City, the Vatican... Read more
For the Vatican bank, a new direction means profitability
The Vatican Bank’s net profits in 2014 jumped to $75.5 million from only $3.2 million the previous year, reflecting a... Read more
'Mother of Mercy' beatification in Kenya draws tens of thousands
Massive crowds attended Saturday's beatification of early twentieth-century Italian missionary, Sister Irene Stefani, who was known as “mother of mercy”... Read more
Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more
Think you're important because you have money? Think again, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned against the “counter-witness” of those who seek to follow both Jesus and worldly... Read more
What does Pope Francis miss most? Walking in the streets, eating pizza at restaurants
In a recent interview with an Argentine newspaper, Pope Francis said he misses the “tranquillity of walking in the streets”... Read more
Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response
Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more
Respect creation – this is a must for every single Christian, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis used Sunday's feast of Pentecost – the descent of the Holy Spirit – as an occasion to remind... Read more
Pope: Oscar Romero was a martyr who fought violence with love
On the day of Oscar Romero’s beatification in San Salvador, Pope Francis sent a letter to the current archbishop, praising... Read more
Want to empower women? Support mothers, politician argues
Ahead of a conference discussing the presence of women in the 2015 development agenda, organizers said goals fall short of... Read more
Pope's visit to Vatican departments a 'beautiful experience,' official says
On Friday Pope Francis began making stops at different departments of the Roman Curia – the first in series of... Read more
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe: Controversial thinker and new Vatican consultant
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest who led his order for ten years and has stirred controversy in the past... Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Come out of 'exile' and educate your children
In his general audience Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children – a role... Read more
