Vatican News
Secretaries to John XXIII, John Paul II recount sanctity
Cardinals Loris Capovilla and Stanislaw Dziwisz, who were personal secretaries to John XXIII and John Paul II, spoke at a... Read more
Pope emphasizes 'indissolubility of Christian matrimony'
Pope Francis on April 25 stressed the need for bishops and priests to give a “consistent witness” to Christian moral... Read more
Pope thanks Poland, Bergamo for gift of two great saints
In messages to both residents of Poland and Bergamo, Pope Francis conveyed his gratitude for Bl. John Paul II and... Read more
Profound spiritual life of John XXIII credited for Vatican II
The great-nephew of Bl. John XXIII discussed the Roman Pontiff's Church vision in calling the Second Vatican Council, noting the... Read more
Papal phone calls cannot change Church doctrine, canonist assures
Marriage is indissoluble according to the doctrine of the Church and a Pope’s phone call could not change that, a... Read more
Vatican journalists remember John Paul II in new book
A newly published book gathers the memories of 13 journalists and communications specialists about John Paul II, including those of... Read more
Canonization Mass may draw 1,000 bishop concelebrants
Holy See Press Office director Father Federico Lombardi said that as many as 150 cardinals and 1,000 bishops will concelebrate... Read more
Do not be 'afraid of joy,' Pope encourages
Pope Francis rebuked Christians who are “afraid of joy” and “mournful,” encouraging them to remember that Jesus Christ accompanies them. Read more
Doubts increase over Pope's alleged phone call on divorce
Media frenzy over an alleged phone call Pope Francis made to a divorced and remarried woman allowing her to receive... Read more
Friends, scholars recount sanctity of 'Good Pope John'
At a conference held at the Vatican Wednesday, a scholar on Bl. John XXIII and the Pope's one-time butler both... Read more
Postulators reflect on humanity of John Paul II, John XXIII
The postulators of the canonization causes for both John Paul II and John XXIII told journalists at the Vatican that... Read more
Resurrection pours 'fresh hope' on the world, Pope reflects
During his general audience Wednesday Pope Francis emphasized the certainty of Christ's presence in the world today, noting how his... Read more
Cardinal: dedication to God links John XXIII, John Paul II
The papacies of John XXIII and John Paul II are connected in their dedication to God and to lives of... Read more
Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII
Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will... Read more
Coptic priest appointed personal secretary to Pope Francis
It was made known Thursday that Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, a priest of the Coptic Patriarchate of Alexandria, has been... Read more
Spread 'joyous wonder' of Easter, Pope tells Christians
Pope Francis on Monday exhorted the Christian faithful to spread the joy of Easter to others. Read more
'Love has triumphed over hatred,' says Pope on Easter
In his Easter “urbi et orbi” Easter message “to the city and the world,” Pope Francis focused on the victory... Read more
Pope: Easter invites return to our first encounter with Jesus
In his homily for the Easter Vigil Pope Francis encouraged those present to remember the moment they first felt the... Read more
Papal preacher slams 'curse' of money-driven corruption
In his homily for Good Friday’s Passion liturgy, Papal Preacher Raniero Cantalamessa decried the poisonous actions of those who exploit... Read more
Pope urges faithful to serve with radical love of Jesus
During his homily for Holy Thursday’s Mass at a center for disabled persons, Pope Francis reflected on how Jesus washed... Read more
