Vatican News
Priest clarifies misconceptions on Pope's civil union remarks
A priest connected with the Vatican press office addressed Pope Francis' recent words on civil unions in an interview, noting... Read more
Vatican appointments may signal new role for state secretariat
Recent appointments are beginning to show a pattern of how Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia will be carried... Read more
Path of self-denial brings joy, fruitfulness, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman priests: cry for your people
Pope Francis met with the priests of Rome, emphasizing the importance of mercy in pastoral ministry and explaining that to... Read more
In interview Pope talks marriage, family, scandals and life
As part of a recent interview given to an Italian news agency, Pope Francis discussed hot-button issues in the Church... Read more
All values are non-negotiable, Pope says in new interview
Emphasizing that “values are values” and leaving aside the expression “non-negotiable values,” Pope Francis has underscored the importance of the... Read more
Lent is a 'strong' time of conversion, Pope Francis reflects
During his general audience on Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called Lent a moment of renewal which allows us to look... Read more
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 5 interview with Corriere della Sera
Find below an English translation, by CNA's Estefania Aguirre and Alan Holdren, of the March 5 interview of Pope Francis... Read more
Pope names secretary general for new economy dicastery
Pope Francis appointed Monsignor Alfred Xuereb March 3 as prelate secretary general for the Vatican’s new Secretariat for the Economy,... Read more
Pope: More martyrs exist today than in the early Church
In his daily homily Pope Francis called persecution a “reality” of Christian life, challenging faithful to take up the cross... Read more
Portland, Ore. diocese receives new auxiliary bishop
The Vatican announced earlier this morning that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Peter Leslie Smith to assist in leading the... Read more
Cardinal Kasper's speech on divorce, remarriage, and Communion
In a two-hour address to a consistory on the family last month, Cardinal Walter Kasper discussed marriage and family life,... Read more
Holy See ratifies agreement with Republic of Burundi
Last week Vatican officials met with representatives of the Republic of Burundi to discuss an agreement made between the countries... Read more
Pope prays that youth will respond freely to vocational call
In his daily homily Pope Francis said many youth are too attached to worldly things to answer God's call, and... Read more
Pope: Heart full of desire for possessions is 'empty of God'
Crowds filled a rainy St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Francis’ Angelus message, which focused on the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis resumes his commitments after a fever
On the morning of March 1, Pope Francis resumed his usual commitments, after suspending his visit to the Roman Seminary... Read more
St. Peter's Square restorations to be completed for Easter, canonizations
The restoration of the Bernini colonnade and other historic pieces in St. Peter’s Square will be finished by Easter, in... Read more
Walk with those who suffer failed marriages, Pope exhorts
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the beauty of marriage, emphasizing that when it fails, we should not... Read more
Pope cancels seminary visit due to minor fever
Pope Francis cancelled his Feb. 28 visit to the seminary of the Diocese of Rome, because he felt unwell and... Read more
Belgium's child euthanasia move lamented as 'unbelievable'
In the wake of Belgium's recent decision to legalize euthanasia for children, several members of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for... Read more
