Vatican News
Pope will succeed in reforming Roman Curia, cardinal expects
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has discussed the reform of the Roman Curia being carried out by Pope Francis, saying he trusts... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer
In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more
Pope to hold first official audience with the blind, deaf
As the first pontiff to meet with those who are blind and deaf in an exclusive audience, Pope Francis will... Read more
Cardinal Bertone: Pope Francis uses prayer as a diplomatic tool
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who was Vatican secretary of state from 2006 to 2013, has shared his views on papal diplomacy,... Read more
Bishops laud Pope’s humility, care for poor on anniversary
In a statement released on the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, US bishops praised the pontiff... Read more
Personal notes underscore John Paul II's Marian devotion
In private letters of Bl. John Paul II which have been published by his former secretary, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the... Read more
Cardinal Kasper's speech on marriage to be released as book
Cardinal Walter Kasper's Feb. 20 address on marriage to a group of cardinals, controversial for its comments on remarriage and... Read more
Vatican celebrates Pope's anniversary with virtual book
In honor of the one year anniversary of Pope Francis’ election as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican website has published... Read more
Unburned letters of John Paul II reveal richness of Trinity
The personal notes of JPII published by former secretary Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, which the pontiff asked to be burned, reveal... Read more
Women's dynamic service to Church celebrated at Vatican
On March 8, dozens packed into the Vatican's tiny San Carlo Cinema for what was hailed as a “unique storytelling... Read more
Before conclave, Bergoglio stressed need to focus on Christ
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has shared some of his memories of the meetings held in preparation for the 2013 conclave, recounting... Read more
Papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo now open to public
Known as the Barberini Gardens, the historic area of Castel Gandalfo has been declared open to the general public by... Read more
Vatican confirms papal visit to South Korea
In a statement released earlier this morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to the Republic... Read more
Pope Francis on Lenten retreat with members of Curia
On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis left Rome with members of the Curia to spend their annual Lenten retreat in the... Read more
Pope encourages Rome's lay faithful to serve poor
In a message to participants at a conference on the mission of the laity in Rome, Pope Francis urged the... Read more
Thwart temptation with the word of God, Pope exhorts
In his Sunday Angelus message today, Pope Francis stressed the importance of resisting temptations by finding refuge in God’s word. Read more
Religious urged by Pope Francis to avoid 'theoretical poverty'
Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to participants in an international symposium on the religious life, encouraging them to... Read more
Pope chooses global leadership for Vatican economic office
The Pope has announced the names of eight cardinals and seven lay experts from around the world chosen to serve... Read more
In rare interview, Benedict XVI recalls life of John Paul II
In lengthy excerpts of an interview published in an Italian newspaper, Benedict XVI speaks of his time collaborating with John... Read more
Pope: we will be judged by our behavior towards others
Pope Francis dedicated his daily homily to the virtue of charity, stressing that we shouldn't be “ashamed” to touch those... Read more
