Vatican News
Pope: Church's teaching on abortion is unchangeable
In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis explained that the Church can never change its... Read more
Doctor warns that religious identity in healthcare at risk
The president of the leading Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. has revealed that the requirements of the HHS mandate... Read more
Begin 'new chapter' of joyful evangelization, Pope exhorts
In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis urged the Christian faithful to begin “a new... Read more
Don't reduce athletes to 'merchandise for profit,' Pope cautions
Pope Francis met with delegates of the European Olympic committee on Saturday, advising them to reject a consumerist mentality towards... Read more
Pope lauds courageous choices of modern martyrs
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of trusting him with one’s... Read more
Pope concludes Year of Faith preaching 'centrality of Christ'
In his homily at Sunday Mass on the Feast of Christ the King, Pope Francis emphasized Jesus’ crucial place in... Read more
Pope Francis calls a traditionalist writer who criticized him
Mario Palmaro, a traditionalist writer who co-authored an article critical of Pope Francis, received a phone call Nov.1 from the... Read more
Pope praises elderly for their wisdom
Pope Francis met with participants of an international conference of health care workers today, reminding them that the elderly and... Read more
Pope welcomes those seeking entrance to Catholic Church
Pope Francis stood at the door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday afternoon, prepared to celebrate the entrance of over... Read more
Pope: adoration 'most important point' of faith communities
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the many reasons that we gather together to pray, noting that... Read more
Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly
During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more
New Catholics remind us to take faith seriously, archbishop notes
Reflecting on the end of the Year of Faith, a Vatican official says the witness of those joining the Church... Read more
Pope's words in interview may not have been his own, Scalfari says
Editor Eugenio Scalfari has conceded it is “really possible” that some of the Pope's words he reported in the interview... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
Eastern Patriarchs 'watchful guardians' of unity, Pope says
Pope Francis spoke with Patriarchs of various Oriental Churches during a four day gathering in Rome, stating that it is their... Read more
Pope Francis blesses man with severely disfigured face
Continuing his efforts to promote a “culture of encounter” with the disabled, Pope Francis again embraced a severely disfigured man... Read more
Church is 'depository' of God’s forgiveness, Pope says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the power Jesus gave the apostles to forgive sins in his... Read more
Conference leaders hone in on immigration, human trafficking issues
During a recent gathering, instructors of U.S. Catholic Conferences came together in Rome to discuss the most pressing issues they... Read more
Human resources review expected in Vatican departments
At least 30 priests employed in Vatican departments may be removed from their posts and sent to dioceses in the... Read more
New rules for Vatican financial oversight approved by Pope
Pope Francis on Nov. 15 approved a new document on the rules for the Holy See's financial oversight agency to... Read more
