Vatican News
Apostolic Blessing offered to those who mourn Cardinal George
In a telegram to Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago, the Holy Father offered his blessing to all those who mourn... Read more
Will human trafficking make the list of sustainable development goals?
A top ranking UK anti-slavery commissioner says that human trafficking is not just an issue to be talked about, but... Read more
Is a 'springtime' of leadership blooming for women in the Vatican?
With more opportunities opening for women to take leadership roles in Vatican councils and congregations, women are filling the ranks... Read more
Pope Francis to Cuba? It's not official, but possible, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office confirmed today that Pope Francis is considering a possible stop in Cuba as part as... Read more
How much time does it take to reform the Vatican? A lot
Already two years into the reform process of the Roman Curia, progress might seem slow. But cardinals on the Pope's... Read more
Pope Francis to honor Junipero Serra at American seminary in Rome
Since Pope Francis won’t make it to California for the canonization of its great evangelizer, he will join a celebration... Read more
American Sisters accept Vatican reforms on doctrine, theology
In a joint report marking the conclusion of a multi-year mandate for reform, members of the LCWR have agreed to ... Read more
Papal blessings for Asia Bibi’s family, as death sentence still looms
Pope Francis has blessed the family of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, as they continue... Read more
Pope Francis: If men and women aren't different, we have problems
Pope Francis has warned against gender theories which seek to eradicate differences between man and woman, saying they perpetuate the... Read more
Pope to Americas: working to build bridges is never in vain
In a message for the 7th Summit of the Americas, Pope Francis called for dialogue, cooperation and the securing of... Read more
Vatican unveils a packed, diverse itinerary for Pope's Sarajevo visit
Pope Francis will meet with a vast array of different groups during his daytrip to Bosnia, which is a visit... Read more
Pope Francis: Vocations are about quality, not quantity
Well-formed vocations are more important than numerous vocations Pope Francis said in address to religious formators on Saturday at the... Read more
Evangelization isn't a synonym for advertising, Pope says
Giving witness to Jesus Christ is more than mere advertising, Pope Francis said: it's the act of courage in proclaiming... Read more
Pope recalls slaughter of Armenians in 'first genocide of the 20th century'
Pope Francis today referred to the mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Turks in 1915 as a “genocide,” prompting... Read more
Touch and be healed by the merciful wounds of Christ, Pope says
In his homily on Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said Jesus’ scars are full of mercy, and encouraged attendees to... Read more
Mercy inseparable from life, mission of the Church, says Pope
Pope Francis officially proclaimed the upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy by reminding the faithful that mercy cannot be separated from... Read more
Pope Francis: Now is the time for mercy
In a world marked by suffering and fierce persecution – especially of Christians – now “is the time for mercy,”... Read more
Practical help for the demon-possessed: Vatican rolls out new exorcism course
This month the Vatican will gather a wide range experts in the field of exorcism with the aim of shedding... Read more
Kasper is not the 'Pope's theologian,' says leading African cardinal
A top African cardinal says that German cardinal Walter Kasper – who's stirred controversy over his views promoting Communion for... Read more
The Vatican considers – what does vocational formation look like in the modern age?
Religious formators gathered in Rome for a seminar on fashioning new vocations in contemporary society – a task the Vatican’s... Read more
