Vatican News
Pope responds to Venezuelan peace talks invitation
Responding to an invitation from Venezuela's foreign affairs minister to participate in the country’s peace talks, Pope Francis sent a... Read more
Christian unity: a goal common to John XXIII, John Paul II
Both John XXIII and John Paul II, who will be canonized April 27, acted for Church unity and dedicated much... Read more
Vatican, civil authorities join forces against human trafficking
Gathered in Rome to discuss methods for the eradication of human slavery, both law enforcement and Vatican officials exchanged ideas... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the dictatorship of narrow thought
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned faithful against idealizing one’s own way of thinking and encouraged them to be... Read more
Pope mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence
In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and... Read more
Our lives should have the flavor of the Gospel, Pope observes
During his general audience Pope Francis began a new catechesis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, drawing specific attention... Read more
Special adviser appointed to Vatican's 'central bank'
The Secretariat for the Economy appointed Saturday Franco Dalla Sega as “ad interim” special adviser to the extraordinary section of... Read more
Pope Francis to make two pastoral visits over summer
This coming summer, Pope Francis will make two pastoral visits inside of Italy, following two previous trips to the Italian... Read more
Pope to say Mass of Lord’s Supper at rehab center for disabled persons
It was announced April 7 that Pope Francis will say the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at... Read more
Christianity is more than a survival guide, Pope insists
In his daily homily Pope Francis focused on how Jesus heals our sin with the Cross, and emphasizing that Christianity... Read more
Vatican announces logo, motto for papal trip to Korea
The Holy See has released the official motto and logo for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to South Korea, which is... Read more
Pope Francis reaffirms importance of Vatican bank's mission
Pope Francis approved a proposal Monday on the future of the Institute for Religious Works, commonly known as the “Vatican... Read more
God's mercy goes beyond our sin, Pope Francis reflects
In his Mass said Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the biblical scene in which Jesus prevents the stoning of an... Read more
Those who truly seek goodness will be led to God, Pope affirms
In his March 31 interview with Belgian communications students, Pope Francis gave a message to both believers and non-believers, stating... Read more
University course highlights role of media in evangelization
Santa Croce University in Rome is offering a multifaceted communications course, emphasizing the importance of the field for evangelization, and... Read more
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth
Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders (Belgium), accompanied by the Bishop of... Read more
Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope
Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of... Read more
Pope distributes free copies of Gospels
Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus,... Read more
Work on others’ behalf, Pope tells politicians
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among... Read more
Pope Francis prays for kidnapped priests, nun
Pope Francis is remembering in his prayers two Italian priests and a Canadian religious sister who were kidnapped in Cameroon... Read more
