Vatican News
Coming soon: the Vatican's report on US women religious
The Vatican has confirmed it will release its report on the state of women religious in the United States later... Read more
Pope Francis praises the 'hidden holiness' of everyday saints
Pope Francis cautioned against the false appearances of those who are proud or vain, saying that true holiness is found... Read more
Investigation of former Dominican Republic nuncio moves forward
The Vatican’s press officer provided an update on the trial of laicized former nuncio Jozef Wesolowski, saying that the case... Read more
Pope Francis prays for more fruitful dialogue after trip to Turkey
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis recalled the activities of his recent trip to Turkey, and prayed that the... Read more
Cardinal Scola: Pope Francis will stand with tradition on marriage
In an interview with an Italian paper published on Tuesday, Cardinal Angelo Scola of Milan stated that Pope Francis will... Read more
The Church is about Christ – not an NGO, Pope tells Swiss bishops
In an address to the Swiss bishops on Monday, Pope Francis urged them maintain a lively faith, lest their country’s... Read more
Pope: Knowledge alone doesn't reveal God; humble prayer does
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that no matter how much we study, we will never know anything... Read more
Religious leaders sign joint declaration to eradicate slavery
Leaders of the world’s major religions came together at the Vatican on Tuesday to sign a common declaration condemning slavery... Read more
Pope Francis speaks up on synod process – 'it isn't over'
In keeping with his usual tradition on papal trips, Pope Francis held an in-flight press conference on his way back... Read more
Muslims must speak out against terrorism, violence, Pope insists
On his in-flight press conference returning from a three-day trip to Turkey, Pope Francis said that Muslim leaders around the... Read more
Pope opens Year for Consecrated Life with call to joyful witness
At the opening of the Year for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis issued a challenge to consecrated men and women, inviting... Read more
God never forgets his children, Pope Francis tells young refugees
“Dear young people, do not be discouraged.” Pope Francis made this appeal during an encounter with young refugees in Istanbul,... Read more
Patriarch to Francis: 'You preach with words, but above all with love'
Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I lauded the humble manner in which Pope Francis exercises his Petrine... Read more
Second joint declaration signals new step in path toward unity
In the second joint declaration they have signed since May, Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew reaffirmed their shared desire for... Read more
A kiss of peace: Pope Francis receives symbolic gesture from patriarch
In a fraternal gesture Pope Francis asked for the blessing of Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, who marked a historic... Read more
Pope Francis to consecrated men, women: Leave your nests!
Religious men and women are called to leave their “nest” and bring the Gospel to the peripheries, said Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis' prayer at Blue Mosque 'exactly the same' as Benedict XVI
During Pope Francis’ visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, he paused for a moment of prayer alongside Ankara’s Grand Mufti –... Read more
Pope authorizes plenary indulgence for Year of Consecrated Life
On the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life that begins this weekend, Pope Francis has allowed the faithful to... Read more
Pope to Turkish authorities: religious freedom a key factor for peace
Pope Francis spoke to Turkish authorities on Friday of the need to create a lasting peace – one based on... Read more
Pope: don't be depressed – despite our ugly reality, we have hope
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that although sin and corruption often seem to win out over good,... Read more
