Vatican News
Pope: Our own dependence should spur empathy for weak
At a Vatican workshop addressing aging and disability, Pope Francis reminded participants that every human being is always dependent on... Read more
Pope greets 19 prisoners at St. Martha's Residence
Pope Francis set aside his schedule Wednesday to meet briefly with 19 inmates from prisons in Pisa and the island... Read more
Pope Francis urges cardinals to reflect deeply on family life
Pope Francis met briefly this morning with cardinals who had gathered for a meeting to reflect on the theme of... Read more
To know Jesus we must follow him, says Pope Francis
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of Christian discipleship, emphasizing the need for Christians to follow... Read more
Cardinal Sandri confirmed as head of Eastern Churches congregation
Pope Francis appointed members of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches Feb. 19, confirming both Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as prefect,... Read more
Pontifical academy to address science, ethics of aging
As the global number of elderly increases, one Vatican advisory group is meeting this week to discuss the many challenges... Read more
Pope Francis: Be courageous, go to confession
During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims filling St. Peter's Square to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Read more
Cardinal-elect Mueller, a bridge between two Popes
Archbishop Gerhard Mueller, who will be made a cardinal Feb. 22, is a personal friend to Benedict XVI and has... Read more
Mission of Vatican bank a key point in cardinal meetings
Spokesman Father Federico Lombardi says that the council of eight cardinals spent their second day of meetings discussing the so-called... Read more
Pope: Word of God strengthens us in moments of temptation
Pope Francis on Feb. 18 stressed that the Word of God “opens the horizon” and saves Christians from the temptation... Read more
New Catholic college seeks to reshape education in UK
A co-founder of Benedictus College has expressed her hope that their education style, inspired by the writings of Bl. John... Read more
Israelis look forward to Pope's Holy Land visit, rabbi says
Following a meeting of Jewish leaders with Pope Francis last week, a rabbi involved in interreligious dialogue said the Pope’s... Read more
Bishop affirms that traditional Mass unites Church in worship
During a recent interview, Archbishop Arthur Roche spoke on the significance of the Traditional Latin Mass, explaining that the Mass... Read more
Be patient even in the midst of trials, Pope encourages
In his daily homily Pope Francis emphasized that God is not a “sorcerer” who does what we want, but rather... Read more
Council of cardinals begin third set of reform meetings
Meeting for the third time since its institution, the Council of Eight has reconvened in Rome to address the economic... Read more
Encyclopedia acknowledges fetal pain as a scientific fact
A new chapter published by Dr. Carlo Bellieni in a prestigious German encyclopedia explores the topic of fetal pain, stating... Read more
Archbishop Parolin: Vatican Secretary of State, soon cardinal
Archbishop Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, who will be made a cardinal Feb. 22, said in a recent... Read more
Gossip is poisonous, insists Pope
Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus message emphasized the importance of avoiding all forms of slander in living a Christian life. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Cypriot president
Pope Francis held an audience Feb. 15 with Nicos Anastasiades, president of Cyprus, at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, discussing religious... Read more
Archbishop Stella, the 'big-hearted' cardinal-designate
Archbishop Beniamino Stella’s career is characterized by his belief that a Vatican diplomat must have a strong priestly identity, which... Read more
