Vatican News
Do not fear the tender consolation of God, Pope says
Pope Francis dedicated his homily this morning to discussing the consolation of God, noting that it brings hope and that... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children
The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more
Pope urges Egyptian Christians to 'Be strong, do not fear!'
Pope Francis concelebrated his daily Mass this morning with the Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria, offering prayers for peace, and... Read more
On Marian feast, Pope Francis prays for holiness
On a day dedicated to celebrating the Mother of God, Pope Francis made a special trip in Rome to pray... Read more
Pope says Mary's whole existence is 'yes' to God
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis focused his Sunday Angelus message on the importance of Mary as... Read more
Pope says caring for sick brings 'the smile of God'
Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of the Sick Dec. 7, emphasizing the important role of hope... Read more
Pope: Neglect of human dignity causes 'practical atheism'
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis met with members of an international organization that promotes human dignity, warning them against a... Read more
Pope says early Christians a model for 'digital age' Church
Today Pope Francis met with members of the Pontifical Council for the Laity who had gathered to discuss the theme,... Read more
Vatican group for minors' protection may work with Jesuit center
The Church's latest step toward the prevention of the sexual abuse of minors is the newly-announced Vatican commission, which is... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Mandela's creation of a 'new South Africa'
After the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis issued a letter offering condolences to his family... Read more
Mandela’s legacy is one of 'reconciliation,' priest says
In wake of the passing of Nelson Mandela, spokesman for South Africa’s Episcopal Conference lauded his political achievements, stating that... Read more
Book on Vatican art walks a course of spiritual exercises
The director of the Vatican Museums' art patrons program has authored “Meditations on Vatican Art,” a collection of images of... Read more
Christian words without Christ bring 'madness,' says Pope
In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be... Read more
Vatican launches new commission for the protection of minors
Earlier today, Pope Francis accepted the proposal for a new commission which will advise him on the protection of children... Read more
Schedule of Pope's Advent, Christmas liturgies released
The Vatican has issued the calendar of all liturgical celebrations that Pope Francis is slated to preside over during the... Read more
If Pope could perform one miracle, it would be 'to heal children'
During a recent visit to a parish on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis revealed that if he had the... Read more
Vatican finance group signs agreement with German counterpart
The Vatican's financial watchdog, the Financial Information Authority, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its German counterpart, the Federal... Read more
Pope: 'seed of eternity' has been planted in our hearts
During his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the resurrection of the body, explaining that we are “imprinted” with eternal... Read more
Ukrainian Church an example of 'synodality' for Pope
The head of the Ukrainian Church revealed that in a recent private meeting with Pope Francis, the pontiff praised the structure... Read more
