Vatican News
Vatican official sees 'warming-up' of Catholic-Orthodox relations
A member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity affirmed the sentiments of many who believe that Catholic-Orthodox relations... Read more
Have a firm heart fixed on the Holy Spirit, Pope affirms
In his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the various challenges St Paul faced in his ministry, explaining that it... Read more
Pope: Church problems solved through discussion, prayer
In his Sunday Regina Coeli message, Pope Francis reflected on the apostles’ method of solving problems as an example for... Read more
'Love transforms everything,' Pope tells sick, disabled
Pope Francis met with nearly 5,000 members of apostolates dedicated to the sick and suffering on Saturday, encouraging them to... Read more
Heresies sprout from getting lost in 'ideas,' Pope warns
In his daily homily Pope Francis explained that it takes more than intellectual assent to truly get to know Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis postpones engagements due to cold
The Holy See announced that Pope Francis’ activities today have been canceled due to a minor cold, and that his... Read more
Israeli parliament lauds John XXIII as example of unity
In an unprecedented session held earlier this week, members of the Israeli parliament praised St John XXIII for his efforts... Read more
Pope Francis decries arms trade as hindrance to peace
Upon receiving the credentials of seven new ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis urged the diplomats to work for... Read more
A Christian without the Church is purely idealistic, Pope says
Pope Francis reflected in his daily Mass on how the apostles evangelized by first telling the history of God’s people,... Read more
Theme for upcoming World Meeting of Families announced
During a press conference held in Philadelphia, USA Vatican officials announced the theme for the 2015 World Day of Families,... Read more
Pope: gift of fortitude not just for 'extraordinary circumstances'
During his General Audience address Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke on the gift of fortitude, explaining that it helps us to... Read more
Pope warns against closed-mindedness of 'intellectual aristocracy'
In his daily Mass Pope Francis cautioned against those who seek to understand the faith only with the intellect, explaining... Read more
Pope's trip to Holy Land a historic milestone, ambassador says
During a press briefing on Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Gossip is the plague of community life, Pope tells seminarians
In a meeting with all of Rome’s seminarians, Pope Francis spoke frankly of the challenges of community life, including the... Read more
Holy Spirit is what keeps the Church going, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled the conversion of the first pagans to Christianity, explaining that the Holy Spirit... Read more
Couple leaves everything to begin pro-life movement in Romania
Founders of prolife organization Life Nation were present in Rome for Italy’s March for Life, and spoke of their decision... Read more
Pope Francis affirms Ethiopian, Eritrean bishops as model of unity
Addressing the bishops of the northeast African nations Ethiopia and Eritrea at their ad limina visit to Rome on May... Read more
Pope to newly ordained: always be merciful
In his homily at an ordination Mass this morning, Pope Francis urged those becoming priests to follow Christ’s example of... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates with Italian schoolchildren
Nearly 300,000 students, teachers, and parents packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets for a celebratory audience with Pope... Read more
Experts in business, economy, consider Popes' call to solidarity
Business leaders, economic analysts and theologians gathered at the Vatican this week to consider, in light of Catholic social teaching,... Read more
