Vatican News
Czech Republic is ripe for new evangelization, bishop reflects
In the aftermath following decades of communism, a Czech bishop reveals that although the number of those who practice their... Read more
Christ empowers us to be missionaries, Pope Francis says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed, drawing attention to the Church's apostolic nature... Read more
Historian: Catholic Church pivotal in rescue of Roman Jews
The efforts of the Catholic Church were undoubtedly decisive in the escape of most of Rome's Jews during World War... Read more
Pope to auction Harley Davidson motorcycle to benefit homeless
Pope Francis has donated his Harley Davidson motorcycle to be sold to raise money for a hostel and soup kitchen... Read more
Devotion of next bishops' synod to family 'providential'
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, told CNA it was “providential” that Pope Francis... Read more
Vatican implements state of the art financial transparency efforts
The Holy See's new anti-money laundering law signals that the Vatican is clearly taking the path to full financial transparency,... Read more
Pope cautions against idolatry which punctures, 'stifles' the faith
In his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis warned of the presence of idolatry in our lives, urging each person present... Read more
Cardinal Bertone steps down from role as Vatican Secretary of State
In a farewell ceremony held at the Vatican, former state secretary Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone stepped down from the position –... Read more
Women are the world's 'pragmatic responders,' leader says
At a Vatican conference on the topic “God entrusts the human being to the woman,” global female experts discussed the... Read more
Pope warns against 'Jonah syndrome' of the pharisees
In his daily homily Pope Francis examined Christ's interaction with the pharisees in the day's Gospel reading, stressing that pious... Read more
Pakistan bishop says attacks on Christians fueled by politics
Amid recent violence against Christians in Pakistan, a leading bishop says that the attacks are deeply rooted in the political... Read more
Pope praises ‘total love’ of Spanish martyrs
During his Sunday Angelus remarks in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis thanked God for the 522 priest, religious and lay... Read more
Thank your family, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life. Read more
Pope entrusts world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis on Sunday entrusted the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to her maternal care before the... Read more
Let God untie your knotted hearts, Pope says
Pope Francis led a Marian prayer vigil Saturday, stressing that the Virgin Mary leads Christians to the mercy of God... Read more
Pope praises special roles of women
Pope Francis met with experts on women’s issues today in Rome, affirming that the Church must continue to work for... Read more
Christianity and anti-Semitism are incompatible, Pope says
Meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope Francis reflected on the tragedies of the past and called... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians must guard against slyness of the devil
In his Oct. 11 daily Mass homily, the Holy Father warned of the discreet presence of the devil, exhorting those... Read more
Mary 'can only bring us to God,' expert says as entrustment nears
Anticipating Pope Francis' entrustment of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct. 13, a specialist in Marian... Read more
Debate over reforming synod of bishops stretches back decades
The vision of reforming the synod of bishops, an effort undertaken by Pope Francis, goes back to at least Pope... Read more
