Vatican News
Pope outlines congregation's focus in choosing bishops
In his address to the Congregation of Bishops Feb. 27, Pope Francis emphasized that the dicastery exists to ensure that... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's liturgical schedule for Lent, Easter
The Vatican made public the schedule of Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations for March and April, including the list of Lenten... Read more
Pope: Inconsistency in our actions causes Church scandal
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the harm done when Christians don't practice what they preach, noting that... Read more
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, head of the Synod of Bishops
Among the newly elevated cardinals is Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, who was in fact given... Read more
Francis is the boost the Church needs, says 107-year-old nun
A religious sister who celebrated her 107th birthday at daily Mass with Pope Francis Feb. 20 believes that the Holy... Read more
Anointing of the Sick assures nearness of Christ, says Pope
In his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis gave a brief catechesis on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick,... Read more
Pope urges families to pray for upcoming bishops’ synod
In a letter written to families, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of family life in the Church, stating their... Read more
Benedict XVI affirms validity of his resignation
Today the Italian newspaper La Stampa has published excerpts of a letter from Benedict XVI, who wrote to affirm the... Read more
War and conflict come from our own hearts, Pope warns
In homily at Tuesday’s Mass, Pope Francis mourned the victims of the many small wars taking place in the world,... Read more
Pope Francis: riches are good, if used for people's sake
In his preface to a new book authored by Cardinal Mueller, Pope Francis stresses that money is itself a good... Read more
Vatican theologians recognize miracle attributed to Paul VI
The consulting theologians of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints have approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of... Read more
Seminarians recount joy of serving papal Mass for new cardinals
Two young men from England studying for the priesthood in Rome consider themselves blessed to have served at Sunday’s papal... Read more
Jesus is not a 'magician,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily reflected on Jesus’ miracles of healing, which always include a lasting encounter with the person... Read more
Cardinal Pell to head new Vatican office for economic oversight
Today Pope Francis announced the establishment of a new entity for oversight of Vatican economic and administrative affairs, headed by... Read more
Cardinals bring 'voice of poor' to Vatican
Pope Francis’ appointment of new cardinals from distant and impoverished countries has helped bring the topic of pastoral care for... Read more
Christian leaders should serve, says Pope
In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of service rather than special privilege in the Christian... Read more
Cardinals' meetings focus concern on marriage, family
In a series of closed-door meetings this week, cardinals from around the world expressed a common care and concern for... Read more
'The Church needs your courage,' Pope tells new cardinals
During the Saturday morning consistory at which Pope Francis created 19 new Cardinals, he urged the prelates gathered in St.... Read more
Faith is not a 'theory,' emphasizes Pope
Pope Francis centered his daily homily today around the importance of Christians having a living, rather than merely theoretical, faith. Read more
Cardinal tells consistory to proclaim 'gospel of the family'
Cardinal Walter Kasper addressed the Extraordinary Consistory on the Family Thursday morning about how to rediscover and proclaim the “gospel... Read more
