Vatican News
World needs courageous Christian missionaries, Pope says
Pope Francis delivered a strong call to Christians to share the faith in his message for World Mission Day, saying... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight press remarks released
Amid a flurry of media reaction, the Vatican has released a full transcript of the remarks Pope Francis made to... Read more
Ken Hackett approved as America's next Vatican ambassador
After a vacancy of nearly one year, the U.S. Senate approved the former head of Catholic Relief Services, Ken Hackett,... Read more
Respond to the Lord's call, encourages Pope Francis
During his Angelus address today, Pope Francis asked the crowds to pray with him that the World Youth Day pilgrims... Read more
Archbishop Pozzo returns to Ecclesia Dei office
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Guido Pozzo as secretary of Ecclesia Dei, the curial office charged with reconciling the ultra-traditionalist... Read more
Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned
Although the media focused on some of the moments when the Pope’s security team appeared overwhelmed during the World Youth... Read more
Pope writes to Muslims about mutual respect
With the end of the month of Ramadan approaching, Pope Francis decided to personally write to all Muslims as a... Read more
Vatican Bank's new website aims for transparency
The Institute for Religious Works, informally known as the Vatican Bank, has launched a new website intended to advance transparency... Read more
Pope Francis thinking about declaring Pius XII a saint
Pope Francis is considering whether he will make Pope Pius XII a saint, in the same way that he approved... Read more
Pope links fraternity and peace in 2014 theme
Pope Francis’ message for the Jan. 1, 2014 World Day of Peace is that living a life of fraternity can... Read more
Pope focuses on centrality of Christ and Church for Jesuits
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of Saint Ignatius in Rome by reminding his fellow Jesuits of the dual centrality of... Read more
Franciscans of the Immaculate decree worries traditionalists
The Vatican Congregation for Religious, with the approval of Pope Francis, has appointed a commissioner to oversee the Franciscan Friars... Read more
Pope gives surprising in-flight press conference
Pope Francis finished off his trip to Brazil with one last unscripted moment by holding a 1 hour and 20... Read more
Vatican, Italy sign money laundering prevention agreement
The Vatican and Italy have reached an agreement on sharing financial information that will help the two countries prevent money... Read more
Vatican-Italy financial pact not linked to Msgr. Scarano case
The Vatican and Italy will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding between their financial authorities to regulate data exchange, but... Read more
Vatican bishop: today's technological dangers foreseen by Humanae Vitae
On its 45th anniversary, Pope Paul VI’s encyclical that upheld the Church’s teaching on birth control is “incredibly up-to-date,” especially... Read more
Vatican diplomat named new Edinburgh archbishop
Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Leo Cushley as the new Archbishop of St. Andrews & Edinburgh, replacing Cardinal Keith O’Brien... Read more
Pope targets 'throwaway culture' during Brazil visit
Pope Francis said as he flew to Rio de Janeiro that he is going to meet young people and help... Read more
Pope Francis' style changes papal flight
As he boarded the plane for Rio de Janeiro and the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis brought his down-to-earth... Read more
Pope prays for WYD before famous Marian image
Two days before his departure to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for World Youth Day, Pope Francis made a surprise trip... Read more
