Vatican News
On Monday, a little boy asked Pope Francis: 'What is peace?'
This question was part of a special question and answer session with the Bishop of Rome touching on a wide... Read more
Dates of Pope's Cuba trip announced: Sept. 19-22
Pope Francis’ historic trip to Cuba will take place Sept. 19-22, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Cuba has announced. Read more
Pope Francis: Get ready to be martyrs – even in the little things
Pope Francis centered his homily for Monday's daily Mass on the “scandal of the cross,” saying Christians should turn to... Read more
Raul Castro to Pope: Thanks to you, I may come back to the Church
Following a private meeting at the Vatican with Pope Francis, who has helped to broker improved relations between Cuba and... Read more
Pope Francis sends a hug to moms worldwide for Mother's Day
On Sunday, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to all those around the world who are celebrating Mother's Day, after... Read more
Synod will endorse Church teaching on family – Cardinal Pell
Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy, spoke this weekend on issues surrounding the family and... Read more
What's unprecedented about Pope Francis' Year for Mercy
In tune with his knack for making history, Pope Francis' Year for Mercy will include things no other jubilee has:... Read more
Fr Gustavo Gutierrez: the poor are the starting point of liberation theology
Attention to the poor was the point of departure for liberation theology claimed Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez Merino, widely acknowledged as... Read more
Pope's first South America stop: Ecuador's sanctuary of Divine Mercy
After arriving to Ecuador for his 10 day trip to South America, Pope Francis' first stop will be Guayaquil's Sanctuary... Read more
Statutes for Vatican commission on protection of minors released
After meeting for the first time as a complete entity in February, the Vatican Commission for the Protection of Minors... Read more
Pope Francis to star athletes: Don't forget to go to Mass
On Thursday Pope Francis demonstrated his keen interest in uniting sports with faith, telling members of Italy's Lazio club not... Read more
Vatican recognizes martyrdoms of missionary, lay catechist in communist Laos
During a private audience on Tuesday, Pope Francis advanced the causes of canonization of 12 potential saints, two of whom... Read more
New Swiss Guards swear oath to defend, protect Pope Francis
On Wednesday 32 new Swiss Guards swore an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis, who told them their role is... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with Raul Castro May 10
Pope Francis will receive Cuban president Raul Castro Sunday morning May 10, in a “strictly private” audience, Vatican spokesman Father... Read more
Pope Francis on marriage: It's not about the dress or photos. It's about the mission.
Marriage is more than the wedding ceremony, the flowers, the dress, the photos, Pope Francis said in his weekly general... Read more
Will Cardinal Tagle be the next president of international Caritas?
Two sources who work in Vatican charities told CNA on Tuesday that Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila will likely be... Read more
Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues
Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and... Read more
Pope Francis: A Bishop of Rome with a heart for Argentina
Vicar of Christ to the entire world, yet still a son of his homeland: Pope Francis continues to be attentive... Read more
Want to help families? Evangelize them, Pope says
Speaking to the bishops from the Republic of the Congo on Monday, Pope Francis encouraged them in their ministry to... Read more
How do you remain in Jesus? Do what he did, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis paid a visit to a parish on the southern outskirts of Rome, where he told parishioners... Read more
