Vatican News
Possible move in Vatican finance could signal return to Italian sway
Earlier this week reports of a potential new president of the “Vatican bank” were leaked to Italian media, suggesting the... Read more
A stationary Christian has a sickness of identity, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis addressed the identity of a Christian, saying that the faithful must “go out” and... Read more
Pope urges engaged couples to build marriage on 'rock of love'
During a special encounter with engaged couples, Pope Francis emphasized that to love someone forever is possible if we are... Read more
Belgium becomes first country to legalize child euthanasia
In a law passed in Belgium’s parliament yesterday, the country has become the first to legalize the euthanasia of minors,... Read more
Pope warns against a weakened faith that leads to idolatry
In his daily homily Pope Francis encouraged all present to pursue God rather than their own passions, noting how the... Read more
Polish bishop: Vatican visit shows no division with Church, Pope
During a recent interview, Archbishop Stanislaw Budzik reflected his ad limina visit to Rome last week, explaining that in the... Read more
Pope lauds fruitful dialogue between Jews, Catholics
In an encounter with the American Jewish Committee, Pope Francis highlighted the strong unity of Jews and Catholics, stating that... Read more
Archbishop announces effort to help Tanzania AIDS victims
A new partnership between the Good Samaritan Foundation and Gilead Sciences will provide free HIV and AIDS testing in the... Read more
Vatican analyst explores continuity of Francis, Benedict in book
Andrea Gagliarducci has co-authored a new book recalling the period of Lent between Benedict XVI’s resignation and Pope Francis’ election,... Read more
Pope: Eucharist helps us to see the face of Christ in others
During his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on how we live the Eucharist in our daily lives, explaining that it... Read more
Translator predicts Benedict XVI's legacy as a great teacher
A former translator of Benedict XVI has predicted that the retired pontiff’s legacy will only grow, given the “wonderful freshness”... Read more
Journalist who broke news of resignation recalls her 'panic'
Vatican journalist Giovanna Chirri remembers her shock at Benedict XVI's resignation last year, and how she broke the news before... Read more
Vatican Secretariat of State to undergo 'pastoral conversion'
Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State at the Vatican, said in a recent interview that under Pope Francis’ reform, his... Read more
New York welcomes new bishops for Albany, Rockville dioceses
The Vatican announced earlier this morning that Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger will take the helm as the new Bishop of... Read more
Pope Francis launches tweet to pray for Benedict XVI
On the one year anniversary of Benedict XVI’s announcement of his decision to resign from the Petrine ministry, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope: Marriage cannot be based simply on emotional satisfaction
Speaking to the Polish bishops last week, Pope Francis encouraged a stronger understanding of marriage, accompanied by a merciful attitude... Read more
Pope affirms that Mass is more than a mere 'representation'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the Liturgy, highlighting how it is a real participation... Read more
Cardinal recalls shock of Benedict XVI's resignation
One year later, Cardinal James Stafford reflects on the meeting where Benedict XVI announced that he was stepping down as... Read more
A Christian must give light to the world, urges Pope
Pope Francis centered his Angelus message this Sunday on the image of a Christian whose faith is like a burning... Read more
Pope meets with Sri Lankans, welcomes invitation to visit
Today the Pope met with over 1,500 Sri Lankan pilgrims, assuring them of his prayers for continued peace in the... Read more
