Vatican News
A cardinal's hat for Archbishop Mamberti, new head of the Signatura
Months after being named to replace Cardinal Raymond Burke as head of the Apostolic Signatura, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti will be... Read more
Will the appointment of new cardinals advance reform?
In creating 20 new cardinals – 15 of whom will be cardinal electors – Pope Francis has continued to set... Read more
Pope Francis' new cardinals shed light on Church's minorities
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis announced the names of the 15 bishops to be created cardinal electors in... Read more
Without the Church, Jesus 'is at the mercy of our imagination,' Pope says
In his homily on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis said that Jesus and his mother Mary are “inseparable,” just like... Read more
In peace message, Pope takes aim at modern-day slavery
Denouncing modern slavery as a “scourge,” Pope Francis on New Year’s Day called for concrete action and the “globalization of... Read more
Pope: This New Year's, embrace gratitude, reject slavery of sin
At the year's end, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s saving presence within time, cautioning against nostalgia for the slavery of... Read more
Large families are schools of solidarity and sharing, Francis affirms
In an address on Sunday to Italy's National Numerous Family Association, Pope Francis thanked the members of large families for... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ongoing AirAsia search
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis promised his prayers for families affected by the disappearance of an AirAsia... Read more
Saint's martyrdom strips Christmas of false 'saccharine-sweetness'
Pope Francis marked the feast day of Saint Stephen on Dec. 26, noting that the martyrdom of the early Church... Read more
The Pope's Christmas prayer – deliver children who suffer due to violence
In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Pope Francis prayed for all who suffer due to war and conflict, asking... Read more
Pope Francis: Christ's birth more powerful than history of sin
The birth of Jesus – a light that shattered the world's darkness on Christmas night – witnesses to God's love... Read more
You are not 'lords of the manor': Pope Francis' tough words to curia
Pope Francis issued a strong message to members of the curia this week, warning them against careerism and urging them... Read more
A Christmas with tears – Pope Francis' words to Middle East
In a Christmas message to Christians of the Middle East, Pope Francis grieved the violence that has ravaged and displaced... Read more
A sign of hope; Christmas tree illuminates St. Peter's Square
The 83-foot Italian tree in St. Peter's Square was lit for the first time this season at the unveiling of... Read more
Pope warns against sterile egoism rooted in a desire for power
Pope Francis cautioned Christians against an egoism that excludes the need for God in his homily at Mass on Friday,... Read more
Vatican communications committee advances path of reforms
The Vatican's committee on communications has finished its third round of visits to Vatican media branches, and will likely discuss... Read more
Cuba, US: how the Holy See was behind the scene for 50 years
The announcement that the US and Cuba will enjoy warmer relations follows more than 50 years of Vatican diplomacy, which... Read more
Pope Francis strengthens commission for the protection of minors
Pope Francis appointed eight new members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors on Wednesday, completing the ranks... Read more
Tea and cake for Pope Francis as he celebrates 78th birthday
Shouts of “Tanti auguri” – or, “Happy Birthday!” – filled St. Peter's Square Wednesday morning as Pope Francis circled around... Read more
An Advent gift: God's mercy in the confessional, cardinal says
As Christmas approaches, priests and penitents should remind themselves of the “miracle” of confession and how we should approach the... Read more
