Vatican News
Priests must anoint others with oil of gladness, Pope reflects
In his homily given during the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the joy of the priestly... Read more
John XXIII, John Paul II linked by love of dialogue with world
John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, are “bound together” by their love for addressing... Read more
Pope is bringing human trafficking into public eye, ambassador says
Pope Francis is contributing to the fight against human trafficking by making the matter a frequent point of public discourse,... Read more
Vatican to launch webpage detailing work of Popes on women
Leading up to the canonizations of Bl. John Paul II and John XXIII, the Pontifical Council for the Laity will... Read more
Pope Francis: kiss the crucifix, kiss the wounds of Jesus
In his general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of suffering and evil, explaining that it is a... Read more
John Paul II: a man indispensable to the fall of the Soviet Union
Bl. John Paul II’s key role in the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact can be attributed... Read more
Holy See testimony on torture a UN treaty obligation, spokesman notes
The Holy See's press officer said Tuesday that its report on an anti-torture agreement which will be made to the... Read more
Pope Francis will give Gospels to the imprisoned for Holy Week
The Holy See announced earlier today that those incarcerated at the Roman prison “Regina Coeli” will receive a pocket-sized copy... Read more
'I can't leave my people': Priest killed in Syria hailed as martyr
Days after Dutch priest Fr. Frans van der Lugt was murdered in Syria, a close young friend recalled his saintly... Read more
John XXIII and the beginning of the fall of the Iron Curtain
While Pope, Bl. John XXIII began a dialogue with the Soviet Union that led to the eventual fall of the... Read more
Pope expresses solidarity, comfort for fire victims in Chile
Pope Francis voiced his spiritual closeness to all those affected by the fire in Valparaíso, Chile, that so far has... Read more
Blossoming religious order in France sees global impact
A missionary order founded in the middle Ages in France is sending their burgeoning number of vocations from Asia and... Read more
Greatest fruit of WYD has been vocations, organizer says
At a recent gathering discussing preparations for World Youth Day in Krakow, a coordinator for the event emphasized that each... Read more
One victim of trafficking is too many, cardinal emphasizes
Following a Vatican conference on human trafficking, Cardinal Vincent Nichols lamented the millions of victims and spoke of initiatives that... Read more
Pope: Meditate on Christ's passion during Holy Week
In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Francis urged the congregation to consider how their actions and attitudes reflected the various... Read more
British woman appointed by Pope to head Pontifical Academy
Pope Francis has appointed Lady Margaret Scotford Archer as president of a group of scholars dedicated to studying issues in... Read more
Medical care must consider whole person, Pope urges surgeons
In his audience with surgeons who treat cancer patients, Pope Francis encouraged the physicians to view the person as an... Read more
Human life sacred and inviolable, Pope Francis affirms
At a meeting Friday with Italy’s Pro-Life Movement, Pope Francis uphold them for their work to promote and defend the... Read more
Pope apologizes for priests' sex abuse, promises strong response
Pope Francis called April 11 for an “even stronger” Catholic Church response to combat sexual abuse, saying he felt compelled... Read more
The Christian life is a constant battle against evil, Pope reflects
Pope Francis centered his daily homily on the topic of temptation, observing that it has a specific structure, and encouraging... Read more
