Vatican News
Pope tells 'haggard' Europe that human dignity is key to renewal
Pope Francis’ address to the European Parliament touched on a variety of issues, all of which, he said, ought to... Read more
Scholars: No, Benedict XVI doesn't support Kasper in Synod debates
A new volume of Benedict XVI's collected works includes an updated version of a 1972 essay in which he had... Read more
Pope greets Indian community at Mass for newest saints
God's love is the “source” and “destination” of all holiness, said Pope Francis on Nov. 24, speaking of India's newly... Read more
Cardinal Sarah appointment paves the way for new Curia
Cardinal Robert Sarah has been appointed as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments... Read more
Pope Francis tells how to bring about Christ's kingdom
On the Feast of Christ the King, during the canonization Mass of six new saints, Pope Francis said that Jesus... Read more
Build on the fruit of missionaries, Pope encourages Zambian bishops
In his ad limina address to the bishops of Zambia on Monday, Pope Francis urged them to continue to build... Read more
Indian Catholics find spiritual inspiration in two new saints
Two new Indian Catholic saints to be canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday were known for their deep spiritual life... Read more
Autism not a cause to lose hope, Vatican conference encourages
An international conference held this week at the Vatican is looking to bring “a message of hope and joy” to... Read more
Pope: break down the stigma burdening those with autism
Pope Francis has said autistic disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, as he encouraged everyone to build solidarity to... Read more
'Backbiting' communities don’t help evangelization – unity does
Pope Francis said that divisions among Christians are a stumbling block to evangelization, and encouraged members of the Church to... Read more
What fuels migration? For Pope Francis, a strong 'aspiration to hope'
Pope Francis said on Friday that the desire to migrate from one’s homeland is inspired by the search for hope,... Read more
Pope Francis: Turning churches into 'businesses' is a scandal
Pope Francis condemned priests and laity who turn their parishes into a “business” by charging for things such as baptisms,... Read more
Italy's return of millions to 'Vatican bank' indicates financial reform
The recent return to the “Vatican bank” of some $28.8 million, seized because of alleged money laundering, closes a story... Read more
Pope called alleged Spanish abuse victim, encouraged him to file charges
A Vatican source has confirmed to CNA that Pope Francis called a 24-year-old man in Spain who alleges he was... Read more
Repentance: A tough but true topic for divorced, remarried
The divorced and remarried can receive absolution like any other member of the faithful, the Vatican's doctrinal office has affirmed:... Read more
Pope: Jesus weeps for those who prefer comfort over conversion
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the Gospel scene in which Jesus wept for Jerusalem’s closed heart... Read more
Turkey's 53,000 Catholics happily awaiting Pope Francis
Turkey's small community of 53,000 Catholics – amid a population of 76 million – is anticipating Pope Francis' upcoming trip... Read more
Sex complementarity is the 'human experience', not a political agenda
One of the lessons learned from this week's Vatican conference on marriage, say organizers, is that the beauty of man... Read more
Latest appointment at Vatican financial watchdog opens a new phase
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed René Bruelhart president of the Financial Information Authority, the Vatican's financial watchdog, thus opening a... Read more
Beyond religious differences: Interfaith leaders unite on marriage
Leaders from various faith traditions around the globe are backing the union of a man and woman as an inherently... Read more
