Vatican News
Cardinal Pell's Vatican economy office gets new statutes
Statutes for the Vatican's three finanical oversight bodies were released earlier this week, largely consolidating the influence of the Secretariat... Read more
Saints in the Little Flower family grow as parents set for canonization
Last week it was informally announced to journalists that the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Blessed Louis and Zelie... Read more
Pope slams culture of waste, says it’s 'a mortal sin' to discard elderly
In his general audience Pope Francis condemned modern society for silently disposing of the elderly, saying that a civilization which... Read more
Pope taps Cordileone’s auxiliary to head San Diego diocese
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has appointed San Francisco’s native auxiliary bishop, Robert W. McElroy, as the new... Read more
New statutes for economic reform are in effect at the Vatican
Statutes of the Vatican Council for Economy, Secretariat for the Economy, and General Auditor went into effect March 1, having... Read more
The solution to North African violence – dialogue and encounter, Pope says
Pope Francis on Monday encouraged the bishops from northern Africa to dialogue with and encounter other groups, fostering hope for... Read more
Pope Francis explains why judging yourself is a Christian virtue
The capacity of all men to commit the most despicable of sins should inspire the self-awareness necessary to accept God's... Read more
The message of Jesus at the Transfiguration: Listen and follow, Pope says
The Transfiguration reveals the glory of Christ and demands a response of listening to and following Jesus, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope puts family at the center of social justice
In an audience with the Confederazione Cooperative Italiane (confederation of Italian co-operatives) Pope Francis called for the “globalization of solidarity” which... Read more
The Pope who became a pilgrim: Benedict's resignation remembered
Two years after his historic resignation from the papacy, Benedict XVI's presence continues to be felt by those around him... Read more
Will there be an ecology department at the Roman Curia after reform?
An upcoming presentation of a Vatican-sponsored Pan-Amazonia Network may shed light on how a possible curial office for human ecology... Read more
The Pope's Lent retreat: Bucking tradition or just being his Jesuit self?
While Pope Francis has altered the custom of his predecessors by leaving the Vatican for his yearly Lenten retreat, one... Read more
Willy's Story - the homeless man buried in the Vatican
Everyone in the neighborhood outside the Vatican knew Willy Herteleer. Read more
Pope Francis back from Ariccia with new seeds planted
After a weeklong spiritual retreat outside of Rome, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the priest who led the reflections,... Read more
Turkish border closed as Christian hostages in Syria spike to 250
The number of ISIS hostages in Syria has increased to at least 250 after continued attacks on Christian villages, and... Read more
Ancient Roman pilgrimage revs-up spiritual aspect of Lent
For pilgrims in Rome, Ash Wednesday marked not only the start of the Church’s Lenten season, but also a traditional... Read more
Vatican: Pope's 'Mexicanization' comment not intended to offend
The Vatican on Wednesday issued a statement clarifying a private comment made by Pope Francis to a friend warning that... Read more
Vatican retirees needn't worry for their pensions
Thanks to a two-year increase to retirement age and other financial interventions, the Vatican's pension fund is consistent and the... Read more
Patriarch urges prayer after at least 90 Christians kidnapped in Syria
With reports circulating saying that ISIS forces have kidnapped at least 90 Christians from villages in northeast Syria, Patriarch Ignatius... Read more
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS
The commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard says the group of soldiers charged with protecting the Pope is on high... Read more
