Vatican News
Pope to atheist: all people can receive grace, seek the Good
Emphasizing that grace is available to all people, Pope Francis stressed dialogue and encounter rather than proselytism and underscored the... Read more
Charity without meekness and humility is sterile, Pope reflects
On the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Pope Francis praised the saint for her exemplary humility and meekness, praying... Read more
Pope experienced a 'great light' before accepting the papacy
In a recent interview, Pope Francis shared a mystical experience he had shortly before accepting the role as Bishop of... Read more
Peace requires tenacious, intelligent dialogue, Pope says
During his morning homily, the Pope Francis spoke to religious leaders of various faith traditions, saying that fostering peace is... Read more
Pope Francis, cardinals begin first set of reform meetings
The council of eight cardinals chosen by Pope Francis to advise him on church governance and curia reform will begin... Read more
John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday
The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more
Materialism robs us of our humanity, warns Pope Francis
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in cloudy St. Peter’s Square this morning, cautioning the faithful against the danger of losing their... Read more
Live your faith, Pope exhorts catechists
Pope Francis met with a group of catechists from around the world on Friday, encouraging them to live a life... Read more
Gossip helps devil undermine Church, Pope says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Vatican police force today, exhorting them to fight in the war against evil by... Read more
True Christians bear humiliation with 'joy and patience,' says Pope
During his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the nature of what it means to be a Christian, saying that... Read more
Vatican seminar to explore John Paul II document on women
The Pontifical Council for the Laity is slated to hold a study seminar on one of Blessed John Paul II's... Read more
Benedict XVI assures atheist of need for frank dialogue
In a letter to Italian mathematician Piergiorgio Odifreddi, who is an atheist, the former Pope, Benedict XVI, affirmed the professor's... Read more
Five appointments made to Pope's liturgical celebrations office
The Vatican announced Sept. 26 that five men were appointed as consultants to the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the... Read more
'Know Jesus,' Pope urges during daily homily
In his daily homily Pope Francis stressed the importance of having a personal encounter with Jesus, and said that there... Read more
Pius XII knew he would be misunderstood, theologian says
A priest who knew Pius XII personally and had access to “every strip of paper” in the Vatican archives says... Read more
Like Benedict, Pope Francis doesn't want Church of 'moralists'
While Pope Francis’ mention of the Church’s priorities in a recent interview grabbed worldwide attention, few remember that Benedict XVI... Read more
World needs the Church's witness of unity, Pope teaches
Today during his general audience, Pope Francis drew attention to the rich diversity within the universal Church, saying that such... Read more
Pope to be invited to address European Parliament
At an Oct. 11 audience with the Pope, European Parliament president Martin Schulz is expected to formally invite Pope Francis... Read more
Recent Vatican appointments dominated by diplomats, say observers
According to Vatican observers, a Pope Francis “revolution” in the Roman Curia began Sept. 21, when a series of appointments... Read more
Pope Francis: sacrament of the Eucharist is not a 'magic rite'
During his daily homily, Pope Francis gave special emphasis to the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, saying that it is... Read more
