Vatican News
At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals
Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more
New cardinals highlight Global South, pastoral experience
The 19 men chosen to be named cardinals in February stresses Pope Francis' attention on the peripheries of the Church,... Read more
God has a 'handmade' love for everyone, says Pope
Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily centered on the theme of God’s profound and unique love for each person. Read more
Pope Francis: Let yourselves be 'flooded by the love of God'
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis emphasized the need for Christians to allow God to work powerfully in their lives. Read more
'Hand on the faith,' Pope instructs parents at baptism
During his homily at Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reminded parents who had brought their infants to be baptized of their... Read more
Pope's first cardinals represent peripheries of the world
Today Pope Francis announced the names of the 19 men from various parts of the globe who will be appointed... Read more
Pope voices gratitude for group committed to Christian unity
Pope Francis met with an ecumenical scholarship organization on the morning of Jan. 11, thanking them for their dedication to... Read more
A look at Pope Francis' possible choices for February consistory
Pope Francis’ choices for cardinals are likely to fall in line with his pastoral emphasis and his desire that the... Read more
Pope: Good priests have living relationship with Jesus Christ
Pope Francis' homily on Saturday morning offered a strong exhortation to priests to remain faithful to their relationship with Jesus... Read more
'Faith can do everything,' reflects Pope
During his daily Mass Pope Francis spoke on the virtue of faith, stating that all things are possible with this... Read more
Cardinal commission for Vatican bank could undergo changes
Pope Francis could be considering a reshuffle of the cardinals commission of the Institute for Religious Works, the so-called “Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis invites old friend for popemobile ride
Pope Francis welcomed an old friend – Father Fabian Baez – to ride on his popemobile after spotting the priest... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian love is not a 'soap opera'
In his daily Mass today, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian love, explaining that it is not a... Read more
Legionaries begin first general chapter to revise constitutions
Earlier this morning the Legionaries of Christ began their first Extraordinary General Chapter meeting to draft and approve their new... Read more
Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more
Papal visit to Holy Land to focus on ecumenism with Orthodox
Pope Francis' pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to be held in May, will center on his encounter with Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Pope Francis: the path of 'humiliation' leads us to Jesus
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis touched on the importance of discerning what comes from God and what is... Read more
Pope leaves voicemail for Carmelite nuns on New Years
On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis called a community of Carmelite sisters in Lucena, Spain to wish them a happy... Read more
Vatican spokesman: media manipulated Pope's family comments
The Vatican's spokesman says some coverage of Pope Francis’ comment about a child of a same-sex couple is “forced” and... Read more
Reported limit on 'monsignor' may be return to older practice
Commenting on Pope Francis allegedly restricting the honorary title of “monsignor” to priests over the age of 65, one historian... Read more
