Vatican News
Charismatic Catholics meet in Rome to celebrate Jubilee of Hope
As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in... Read more
Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican
Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished... Read more
The other Charles in Rome: ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica
“Bonnie Prince Charlie” — the ill-fated Catholic Stuart claimant to the British throne — is entombed in marble splendor within... Read more
Pope Francis in Wednesday catechesis: The ‘logic of merit’ does not gain us heaven
The 88-year-old pope emphasized that a loving relationship with God and with others is key for a happy and fulfilling... Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog reports decrease in suspicious activities
The Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) published its 2024 annual report showing steady improvements in the Holy See’s financial... Read more
Myanmar cardinal describes earthquake as ‘330 atomic bombs’
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said the 7.7-magnitude earthquake of March 28 has brought “apocalyptic scenes and experiences” to Myanmar. Read more
Pope Francis shows slight improvements during convalescence, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office told journalists during a morning press briefing on the pope’s health that the 88-year-old pontiff’s... Read more
Hospitaller nuns: unassuming heroines serving the sick and dying
Since its founding in 1881 in Spain, the Hospitaller Sisters have been a refuge of tenderness for the world’s outcasts,... Read more
Pope Francis sending Cardinal Krajewski back to Ukraine to deliver 4 more ambulances
According to the Dicastery for Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pontifical almoner, will be responsible for delivering four ambulances... Read more
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter”... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to exhibit Veronica’s Veil on April 6
On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil.” Read more
What’s so ‘wrong’ with the Vatican flag?
A commonly-used design for the Vatican flag, flown frequently even at the Vatican itself, contains a small but easily-noticed error.... Read more
Vatican, Russia discuss war in Ukraine after drone strike kills civilians in Kharkiv
Ministers of the Vatican and the Russian government shared a phone call on Friday in which the two discussed global... Read more
Pope Francis to Slovak pilgrims: ‘Bear witness joyfully to hope that does not disappoint’
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but... Read more
From washing feet to a place to sleep: How Rome is welcoming jubilee pilgrims
Washing feet, with its deep spiritual symbolism, is one of several ways Catholics in Rome are welcoming the many pilgrims... Read more
Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as medical care continues
Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the... Read more
More than 20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries to participate in Jubilee of the Sick
The April 5-6 jubilee is one of the major celebrations of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Read more
China’s new religious restrictions severely limit foreign missionary activity
According to the regulations, “collective religious activities organized by foreigners in China are restricted to foreign participants only” with few... Read more
Vatican releases document to mark 1,700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea
The International Theological Commission has published “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior: The 1,700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of... Read more
Cardinal Parolin holds audience with Estonia’s president at the Vatican
During an April 3 audience, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Estonia President Alar Karis expressed appreciation for “good bilateral relations” between... Read more
