Vatican News
Pope: follow God for pure intentions rather than personal gain
During his daily Mass Pope Francis warned against those who use their faith vainly in order to obtain power or... Read more
Francis will not be prisoner to public opinion, analyst says
Vatican observer Sandro Magister has said that Pope Francis’ “formidable praise” for Paul VI’s “Humanae Vitae” is key to understanding... Read more
Pope: Jesus journeys with us in the Eucharist
In his Sunday homily delivered at a Polish parish in Rome, Pope Francis meditated on the presence of Jesus Christ... Read more
Open parish doors to evangelize, urges Pope
In a meeting with nearly 7,000 members of the Italian lay movement Catholic Action, Pope Francis spoke of the need... Read more
Vatican child protection commission seeks global reach
Pope Francis’ new advisory commission on the protection of minors is expanding its membership to include representatives from around the... Read more
Holy See warns against ideological agenda in UN torture hearing
Ahead of a report to the U.N. on an anti-torture agreement next week, the Holy See has emphasized its commitment... Read more
Pope offers encouragement to new Council for the Economy
Pope Francis gave words of encouragement to the Vatican’s new Council for the Economy, stressing concern for the poor and... Read more
Pope: I cried over reports of crucified Christians
In his daily homily on May 2, Pope Francis said that he wept over recent news of Christians allegedly being... Read more
Holy Spirit's gift of understanding enlightens minds, Pope says
Pope Francis explained that the Holy Spirit’s gift of understanding allows Christians to obtain “intimacy with God” and helps them... Read more
Pope urges Christian communities to be ones of peace
Returning to his usual daily Mass schedule, Pope Francis reflected today that our contemporary faith communities ought to reflect that... Read more
Cardinal Bertone defends himself against accusations of luxury
In an open letter, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has addressed accusations that he had angered Pope Francis with his “luxurious” new... Read more
Council of Cardinals meeting this week for fourth time
The latest meeting of the group of eight cardinals advising Pope Francis on the reform of the Roman Curia began... Read more
New saints lauded for pioneering dialogue on women
The newly-canonized John Paul II and John XXIII have drawn praise for sparking discussion within the Church on modern women... Read more
Deacons find vocational inspiration in saintly papal witness
The April 27 canonizations of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are a source of spiritual inspiration for young... Read more
Candle-bearer holds prayers in her heart during canonization
One young woman's participation in today's canonization liturgy offered a special opportunity for intercessory prayer. Read more
Polish pilgrims run 1,200 miles to celebrate in Rome
A group of Polish friends decided to run the whole way to Rome to be present for the canonizations of... Read more
Pope: Christ’s wounds are sign of God’s love
At the canonization Mass for Popes John Paul II and John XXIII on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis emphasized the... Read more
Popes John Paul II, John XXIII officially declared saints
In a packed St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis officially declared former pontiffs John... Read more
Benedict XVI to concelebrate at canonization Mass
The Holy See’s press office has announced that retired pontiff Benedict XVI will be a concelebrant at Sunday’s Mass and... Read more
Knights of Columbus host Mass for Polish pilgrims in Rome
In honor of the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII the Knights donated two fields in Rome... Read more
