Vatican News
From capirotada to hot cross buns: Lent’s rich culinary traditions
Many around the world use the season of Lent to prepare specific homemade delicacies to remind them of the life... Read more
Pope’s health remains stable following respiratory crisis
The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Original statue of Our Lady of Fátima headed to Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality
On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of... Read more
Pope Francis ventilated after ‘sudden worsening’ of respiratory condition
According to a Feb. 28 medical bulletin from the Holy See, Pope Francis experienced in the early afternoon “an isolated... Read more
Pope Francis tells liturgists to avoid ‘pageantry or prominence’
The Holy Father said dioceses should “foster a liturgical style that expresses the following of Jesus.” Read more
Vatican advises against publishing names of accused without ‘legitimate’ reason
It is a common practice of dioceses or independent abuse commissions to publish reports of credible accusations of sexual abuse... Read more
Pope Francis’ medical condition continues to improve, Vatican says
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the... Read more
Pope’s letter to grieving mother revealed as jubilee audience is canceled
As Pope Francis continues his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican reveals a touching letter he wrote to a... Read more
Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’
Father Gabriel Romanelli was able to speak with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the fact that the pontiff remains hospitalized... Read more
Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis
In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on ... Read more
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Read more
CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?
Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties? Read more
Daily Holy Hour held in hospital where Pope Francis is being treated
Daily Holy Hours are bring held in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is being treated as well as at... Read more
Pope Francis continues to be in serious but stable condition, Vatican says
Pope Francis continues to be in a serious but stable condition as he concludes his 12th day in Rome's Gemelli... Read more
Pope Francis fills No. 2 position at Governorate of Vatican City State
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Francis had appointed Archbishop Emilio Nappa and layman Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi to serve as joint... Read more
Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on Tuesday. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of... Read more
Nuncio in Ukraine: ‘In such a horrible war, there’s nothing left but hope’
According to U.N. data, more than 12,600 civilians have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including more than 2,400 children. Read more
Ukrainian embassy hosts Mass for peace in Rome on Russia-Ukraine war’s third anniversary
The Pan-Ukrainian Day of Prayer included a Mass for peace at St. John Lateran Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre... Read more
