Vatican News
Evangelize with love, Pope urges missionary families
Pope Francis held an audience with missionary families from around the world Feb. 1, encouraging them to spread the gospel... Read more
Giving in to temptation dulls us to harm of sin, Pope warns
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned against the danger of when falling into temptation becomes habitual, saying that it... Read more
Letters to Pope read 'with the heart,' Vatican official says
According to Vatican Radio, Pope Francis receives a few thousand letters a week, which Correspondence Director Msgr. Giuliano Gallorini notes... Read more
Vatican's Financial Intelligence Authority receives new president
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Giorgio Corbellini Jan. 30 as interim president of the Financial Intelligence Authority, the agency charged with... Read more
Holy See press office launches new Twitter account
The Holy See press office has launched a new Twitter account, aiming to make the world more aware of the... Read more
Law professor appointed as advisor to Vatican City State
On Saturday, Jan. 25, Pope Francis appointed Vincenzo Buonomo, who has worked with the Holy See for over 30 years... Read more
A Christian without the Church is an 'absurd dichotomy,' says Pope
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the intrinsic relationship between the Church and the People of God, emphasizing... Read more
Vatican: Rolling Stone article a display of 'superficial journalism'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has strongly criticized the tone of “crudeness” directed to Benedict XVI in a recent article... Read more
Irish Vatican embassy reopening may mean new diplomacy
Ireland's decision to re-open its embassy at the Vatican may be part of a changing climate of diplomacy at the... Read more
'Superpope' artist acclaims Pope Francis as a true hero
Artist Mauro Pallotta revealed that his viral depiction of Pope Francis as a superhero was done to portray how the... Read more
Pope: confirmation gives us the strength to defend the faith
In his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis reflected on the sacrament of confirmation, explaining that it is intrinsically linked to our... Read more
Pakistani blasphemy law a threat to all religions, chairman says
During a special round-table meeting last week, various professionals gathered to raise awareness of Pakistan’s extension of the death-penalty for... Read more
'Come out of your shell' to praise the Lord, Pope encourages
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of freely praising God in our prayer, and warned against... Read more
Pope advances the causes of eight possible Saints
During a Monday meeting with the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis approved the... Read more
Pope Francis' writings on ecology could become encyclical
A statement released by the Vatican last Friday revealed that Pope Francis has begun to work on a text surrounding... Read more
Pope lauds 'bravery' of those anointed by God
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the significance of the special anointing given to priests and bishops, emphasizing... Read more
Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society
During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more
Don't build fences around Gospel, Pope urges
In his Angelus message delivered in Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis exhorted the crowds to proclaim their faith throughout the... Read more
Pope: We must persevere in working for Christian Unity
Pope Francis celebrated evening prayer at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity tonight, stressing the nature... Read more
Pope hopes for more 'widespread, incisive' feminine presence
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian women today, expressing his desire for women to participate more widely in... Read more
