Vatican News
Paul VI to be beatified at close of synod on family
The Vatican has announced that Pope Paul VI will be beatified this October at the conclusion of the synod of... Read more
See world through believer's eyes, Pope tells Vatican diplomats
Pope Francis visited some of the Holy See’s future diplomats on May 2, advising them that their diplomatic work must... Read more
Pope urges UN leadership to resist 'culture of death'
Pope Francis met with the secretary general and other leaders of the United Nations today, urging them to challenge both... Read more
We are 'sinners in a Holy Church,' preaches Pope
In his homily on Friday morning, Pope Francis reminded the congregation of the holiness of the Church that at the... Read more
The ecumenism of martyrdom: Pope Francis' way
Martyrdom is a call to Church unity, Pope Francis observed to the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, signalling his... Read more
Vatican calls on Boko Haram to release kidnapped schoolgirls
In a May 8 statement, the Holy See condemned all gross violations of human rights, calling for an end to... Read more
Vatican congregation approves miracle attributed to Paul VI
The beatification cause of Pope Paul VI has advanced with the Congregation for the Causes of Saints giving unanimous approval... Read more
Pope Francis: grace is more important than bureaucracy
In his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on attitudes necessary to evangelize, emphasizing the need to leave room for the... Read more
China's youngest detainee decries torture of father
Dubbed as “China’s youngest prisoner of conscience,” Zhang Anni and her sister Ruli have voiced their opposition to the government’s... Read more
Former Vatican ambassador faced sexual harassment claim
A University of Dayton investigation in 2013 found “reasonable cause” to believe that former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Jewish and Muslim leaders to join Pope’s Holy Land trip
A rabbi and a sheikh, both of whom are friends of Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, will be accompanying him... Read more
Evangelize to heal wounds, Pope encourages Burundi bishops
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Burundi to engage with civil society and proclaim the Gospel in order to promote... Read more
Pope Francis: gift of counsel illuminates the will of God
During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it... Read more
New prayer released for Pope's Holy Land pilgrimage
The priest who is organizing Pope Francis’ upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land has written a special prayer for the... Read more
Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations
After years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may... Read more
Pope's upcoming meeting with UN officials presents opportunity
Pope Francis will meet with United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon May 9, as well as with the Chief Executives Board... Read more
New Swiss Guards swear oath to protect Pope Francis
Thirty young men joined the ranks of the Swiss Guards today, taking an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis and... Read more
The Church is more than 'a university of religion,' Pope insists
In his daily Mass Pope Francis recounted the death of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, explaining that being a... Read more
Women conceived in rape seek to inspire others in choosing life
During Italy’s fourth annual March for Life, two women shared testimonies of being conceived in rape, and expressed hope that... Read more
Pope calls on Church in Sri Lanka to be leaven for reconciliation
During his ad limina address Saturday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Sri Lanka to continue their role in reconciliation... Read more
