Vatican News
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Formed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections... Read more
At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience. Read more
Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on their way to sainthood
Several of these seven members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are already beatified, while others... Read more
Pope Francis spends peaceful second night at hospital, prays for peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared... Read more
Pope Francis’ message to artists: Be witnesses to ‘revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes’
In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision... Read more
Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March... Read more
Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together
This year both Easters — Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment... Read more
A new generation of saints? 6 millennials on the road to canonization
Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on... Read more
Pope Francis ‘peaceful’ after first night in Rome hospital
“Medical assessments and necessary treatments are continuing,” after Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning. Read more
Pope Francis’ AI adviser, experts raise concerns about artificial intelligence
Professor Father Paolo Benanti discussed ethical and human rights challenges surrounding the use of AI at a Thursday event in... Read more
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
The pope, who turned 88 in December, has faced a few health challenges in recent months, including hospitalization for bronchitis. Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14 following meetings with a number of people, including... Read more
‘Apostles of the Slavs’: Brother saints Cyril, Methodius universally celebrated Feb. 14
Their evangelization efforts were so great in Church history that Pope John Paul II named Sts. Cyril and Methodius the... Read more
St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the patron saint of romantic love
According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, at least three different St. Valentines were recorded in early histories of martyrs under the... Read more
1.3 million pilgrims pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door in jubilee’s first month
Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of... Read more
Vatican to project Chinese artist’s portraits of inmates on prison exterior
The 64-year-old Yan Pei-Ming is a contemporary artist who has been living in France since 1981 and is known for... Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’
Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics... Read more
Vatican to host its first Summit on Longevity in March
The summit will take place in the context of the 2025 Jubilee in a meeting that will bring together scientists,... Read more
Paris Grand Mosque rector proposes to Pope Francis a meeting between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia
“I’m grateful to the Holy Father for choosing another good and faith-filled priest to serve as a bishop in our... Read more
