Vatican News
Former Yahoo executive thrilled to join 'brotherhood' of Church
The previous head of one of the internet’s leading online search engines travelled to Rome in order to be received... Read more
NSA allegedly spied on Vatican, Italian paper says
A new report by an Italian publication accuses the U.S. National Security Agency of listening to the phone calls of... Read more
Curia reform may increase Congregations, reduce Pontifical Councils
Pope Francis' reform of the Roman Curia is expected to produce a new document regulating the body, and to reduce... Read more
Love of God 'scorches' our selfishness, Pope says
In his general audience Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed, stressing the centrality of the Communion of Saints... Read more
Pope reaches 10 million followers on Twitter
Pope Francis has passed 10 million followers across nine different language accounts on the popular social media network Twitter, where... Read more
Pope Francis: anchor your heart in hope, not false security
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the virtue of hope, stressing that it is a gift which does... Read more
Ohio bishop tapped to lead Hartford, Connecticut diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Leonard P. Blair of Toledo, Ohio to lead the diocese of Hartford, Connecticut, following the... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Gassis of El Obeid, Sudan
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of Bishop Macram Max Gassis of El Obeid, in Sudan, upon his having... Read more
Jesus continues to pray for us from heaven, urges Pope
Pope Francis devoted his morning homily to the fact that Jesus prayed for his apostles and the people he encountered... Read more
Vatican restorers: Art preservation a great responsibility
Those in charge of the restoration of various types of artwork in the Vatican museums stress that the preservation of... Read more
Tridentine Mass draws international pilgrims to Rome
The road leading to St. Peter’s Square was packed on Saturday morning: but not with the usual tourists or merchants. ... Read more
'How’s the joy in your home?' Pope asks families
At the Sunday Mass held during the “Day for the Family” in Rome, Pope Francis questioned pilgrims about the harmony... Read more
Sacraments are not mere 'decorations,' insists Pope
Pope Francis met with families from around the world today in a celebration of the joy of family life, telling... Read more
Anglican scholar, Catholic theologian awarded Ratzinger prize
At the conclusion of an international symposium in Rome, Pope Francis granted the prestigious "Joseph Ratzinger award" to two professors... Read more
Christ preaches Gospel through you, Pope tells new bishops
At a Mass on Thursday at Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis consecrated two men as bishops and exhorted them to... Read more
US ambassador to Vatican united with Pope in care for poor
The new United States ambassador to the Holy See revealed his shared concern with Pope Francis for those who are... Read more
Pope: Sacrament of Confession is not a 'torture chamber'
During his daily Mass Pope Francis centered his homily on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, stressing that sin is an everyday... Read more
Catholic sports group immerses athletes in richness of faith
In light of recent events at the Vatican honoring the bond of sports and faith, one catholic organization revealed their... Read more
New book details Benedict XVI's love for nature, ecology
A new book collecting Benedict XVI's speeches on ecology and man's relationship with nature reveals his love and concern for... Read more
Pope Francis warns faithful not to be 'rosewater Christians'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis focused on the fact that we have been “re-created” in Christ, urging those in... Read more
