Vatican News
Pope Francis' tough words against horrors of human trafficking
Pope Francis marked the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking by calling on governments to remove this “shameful... Read more
Is priestly celibacy the cause of clerical sex abuse? Not likely, victim says
One survivor of priestly sexual abuse says that despite a common perception that clerical celibacy can lead to sex abuse... Read more
Society's dire need for the 'female soul' – Pope Francis speaks to women
Pope Francis has advocated for the widespread participation of women in all levels of the Church and society, saying that... Read more
For Cardinal Baldisseri, consensus at the Synod of Bishops remains important
Even though the 2014 Synod on the Family's final report included three paragraphs that failed to gain a consensus among... Read more
Pope Francis backs traditional marriage as Slovakia vote looms
With Slovaks set to hit the polls on tomorrow's referendum on marriage, Pope Francis used this week's general audience as... Read more
Modern martyrs are massacred by 'corrupt people who hate Jesus'
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis said that he is moved whenever he thinks of the many Christians killed... Read more
Awaiting an ecology encyclical, everyone wants Pope Francis' support
In view of the much anticipated encyclical on ecology, countries, agencies, and even industries are seeking papal support in advance... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Washington: will Congress listen?
Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress during his U.S. visit in September will be a “wonderful opportunity,”... Read more
Archbishop Romero's witness a 'slap in the face' to self-centered society
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the postulator of Archbishop Oscar Romero's cause for beatification, said the martyr's life was a chastisement of... Read more
Tech-savvy Pope shares laughter, advice with special needs kids
Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing... Read more
Pope gives 300 umbrellas to Rome's homeless amid downpour
After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300... Read more
Pope to Church leaders: 'scourge' of minor sex abuse must stop
Pope Francis has sent a letter to religious superiors and presidents of episcopal conferences, asking for their full cooperation in... Read more
Much remains to be done, but Vatican-China relations may be improving
Despite the recent death of a long-imprisoned Chinese bishop, there are mixed signals suggesting the People's Republic of China wills... Read more
The best thing parents can give their children? Wisdom, Pope says
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said the role of parents is to teach their children with patience, gentleness,... Read more
Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a... Read more
Sunday will be the first International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
The Vatican has organized the first-ever international day of prayer and reflection against human trafficking, in hopes that the world... Read more
Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom
Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more
The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for... Read more
Consecrated life without sacrifice is a 'caricature,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis warned consecrated men and women against reducing their religious live to a “caricature,” calling them to instead embrace... Read more
Heroes amid a haunted past: Pope meets, praises Lithuania's bishops
Pope Francis praised Lithuania's bishops for their courage in a nation marked by both a history of persecution against the... Read more
