Vatican News
Journey of the Magi symbolizes 'destiny' of man, says Pope
In his homily for the feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis described how our lives are a continuous search to... Read more
Pope Francis announces pilgrimage to Holy Land
Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming May to mark a... Read more
Pope: Christmas reveals God's 'immense love'
Pope Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus greeting to a packed St. Peter’s Square today, emphasizing the greatness of divine love... Read more
Pope encourages reform of relations between religious, bishops
At a meeting with religious superiors held last November, Pope Francis urged a reform of the document regulating the relationship... Read more
Faith desires to 'change the world,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass Jan. 3 in thanksgiving for the Jesuit saint Peter Faber, praising his “lofty desires” to be... Read more
Six million people attended Pope Francis' Vatican events in 2013
More than 6.6 million people have taken part in events with Pope Francis at the Vatican since his election to... Read more
We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more
Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'
In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more
Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops
In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more
Vatican encourages renewed missionary zeal in Catholic schools
A recently released Vatican document is calling for a fresh commitment to Catholic identity within what it calls an increasingly... Read more
Peace requires 'daily commitment,' says Pope in Christmas message
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis prayed for peace throughout the world as a fruit of God`s grace, to be... Read more
Jesus is 'meaning of life, history,' Pope preaches on Christmas
Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and... Read more
Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'
In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more
Spanish Poor Clares give Pope Francis a hen for Christmas dinner
The Poor Clares of Allariz, in western Spain, have given Pope Francis the finest hen from their farm, to be... Read more
Spread 'joy' of Jesus' friendship, Pope tells teens
Pope Francis encouraged teens to be living witnesses of their faith in his remarks during an audience with young members... Read more
Value silence, encourages Pope
Pope Francis reflected on in the importance of silence in his daily homily, noting that God’s plan of salvation always... Read more
Two firms hired to advise Vatican on communications, finance
The Vatican has hired two international consulting firms to modernize Holy See communications and to improve financial procedures throughout the... Read more
Vatican newspaper launches redesigned website
L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's newspaper, unveiled its revamped website Dec. 17, meant to broaden the reach of the paper and... Read more
Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more
Pope urges Curial officials to hear confessions at local parish
Pope Francis has strongly encouraged the bishops and cardinals of the Roman Curia to spend time hearing confessions weekly at... Read more
