Vatican News
French teens aim to learn extreme poverty during Rome trip
A group of French teenagers arrived in Rome this month without money or possessions in the hopes of learning how... Read more
Canonization date of late Popes to be announced in September
Pope Francis plans to hold a consistory Sept. 30 to formally approve the sainthood of Blesseds John Paul II and... Read more
Pope blesses Hungarians on national feast day
Pope Francis sent a message to the president and citizens of Hungary today, praying for the nation as it celebrates... Read more
We cannot be part-time Christians, Pope says on Twitter
Pope Francis told his millions of followers on Twitter today that it is impossible for Christians to have a partial... Read more
Pope Francis criticizes 'ornamental' faith
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a deep faith that is fixed on Jesus, warning... Read more
Minor appointments by Pope Francis signs of Curial reform
A series of seemingly minor appointments may be the forerunners of a Pope Francis “revolution” in the Roman Curia, centered... Read more
Pope tells nuns that they are like Mary, opening heaven
While visiting a convent of Poor Clare nuns yesterday, Pope Francis said that “a consecrated woman is a little like... Read more
Pope, religious freedom advocates lament Egyptian violence
Pope Francis joined proponents of religious liberty in voicing grief at the “painful news” of more than 600 deaths and... Read more
Pope celebrates Mass with hosts made by Argentine prisoner
Since July 18, Pope Francis has been celebrating Mass each day in the chapel at St. Martha's Residence with hosts... Read more
Pope donates 100,000 euros to poor dioceses in Argentina
Pope Francis has sent a message to Catholics in Argentina encouraging them to “unceasingly” reach out to help those in... Read more
Mary is with us in our struggles, Pope Francis teaches
During his homily for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that this feast helps us reflect... Read more
Suspended Vatican accountant linked to suspect spiritual group
The Vatican accountant who was recently suspended for allegedly trying to smuggle $26 million had been part of a group... Read more
Pope to consecrate world to Mary's Immaculate Heart
Pope Francis will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary this Oct. 13 as part of the Marian... Read more
Pope: Beauty, generosity in sports build the common good
Following a century of Popes who have been enthusiastic about sports, Pope Francis met with the Italian and Argentine soccer... Read more
Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says
Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: What attracts our hearts 'like a magnet?'
During his Sunday Angelus address from Rome, Pope Francis encouraged listeners to reflect upon the day's Gospel in which Jesus... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith
When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more
Pope strengthens financial crimes laws, oversight body
Pope Francis has issued a declaration that increases the power of the Financial Information Authority and continues the Vatican's efforts... Read more
Vatican interrogation request is first test of financial agreement
The Vatican’s judicial authorities have requested that their Italian counterparts interrogate Monsignor Nunzio Scarano about withdraws he made from his... Read more
