Vatican News
A brief history of spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia
By gathering the members of the Roman Curia for Lenten spiritual exercises this week, Pope Francis is participating in a... Read more
Mystic, monk and poet – meet the newest Doctor of the Church
St. Gregory of Narek – a tenth century priest, monk, mystic, and poet beloved among Armenian Christians – has become... Read more
Pope and Curia begin annual Lenten retreat
Pope Francis and members of the Curia set out from Rome on Sunday afternoon to begin their annual Lenten retreat. Read more
To follow Christ, we must confront life's deserts, Pope says
The 40 days of Lent are a reminder that we face spiritual deserts, and we must confront them with courage... Read more
If you are in organized crime, you are not a Christian, Pope says
You cannot call yourself a true believer if you participate in organized crime, Pope Francis told members of the Cassano... Read more
Ukraine, poverty, G7 discussed by Pope, German chancellor
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine was among the topics covered by Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in their... Read more
Archbishop Romero had no interest in liberation theology, says secretary
Although liberation theology proponents visited Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and left him their books, he was never swayed by their... Read more
Using God as a cover for injustice is no trifling matter, Pope says
In his homily Friday, Pope Francis said that love of God and of neighbor are inseparable, and castigated the actions... Read more
VIP treatment for LGBT group at the Vatican? Not really.
Vatican sources have cast doubt on reports of VIP treatment for New Ways Ministry, an American LGBT activist group that... Read more
Not endorsement, but understanding – Pope Francis and married priests
While addressing the priests of the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Pope Francis also responded to a question about married... Read more
Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?
In his homily Thursday Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State urges 'quick response' to crisis in Libya
After a meeting with Italian officials on Tuesday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters that swift action is needed in Libya,... Read more
This Lent, ask God for the 'gift of tears,' Pope says
In his Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis said the time of Lent is a call to leave hypocrisy behind and... Read more
Siblings help you keep your eyes off yourself, Pope says
In this week’s general audience Pope Francis spoke on the role of siblings in family life, saying the fraternity we... Read more
New cardinals speak out on perils, potential of a globalized society
Pope Francis' newly elevated cardinals reflected on their roles as shepherds within a vast, multicultural Church – and the many... Read more
Is there an end in sight to centuries-old sectarian divisions in Scotland?
Following an ecumenical meeting with Pope Francis on Monday, the moderator of the Church of Scotland said the gathering was... Read more
Pope offers Mass for murdered Coptic Christians, hails them as 'martyrs'
Pope Francis offered his Tuesday morning Mass for the repose of the souls of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by... Read more
Unexpected friendships bloom as Vatican rolls out haircuts for homeless
As homeless men and women line up under the massive arms of Saint Peter's colonnade waiting to take advantage of... Read more
Pope condemns beheading of Egyptian Christians, says blood 'cries out to be heard'
Pope Francis mourned the 21 Egyptian Christians beheaded by the Islamic State, calling them martyrs that “belong to all Christians.” Read more
Jesus has no 'proxy'– he touches our wounds with his hands, Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis focused on mercy, noting how Jesus heals not by giving lectures, but by... Read more
