Vatican News
World Youth Day will have over 250 teaching sessions
The Vatican has confirmed over 267 venues will offer lessons on the faith during Pope Francis’ World Youth Day in... Read more
Vatican Bank donated $70 million to charity in 2012
The Vatican Bank donated some $70 million to charities in 2012, according to a Vatican statement released Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis invites homeless to dine at Vatican
On July 1 Pope Francis invited a group of 200 homeless individuals to dinner at the Vatican, where they were served in... Read more
Consistory to pick canonization dates could be in September
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office says the consistory of cardinals which will discuss the canonization of Bl.... Read more
Murdered Syrian priest's friend feels closeness of martyrdom
Franciscan Friar Ibrahim Alsabagh says that remembering the June 23 killing of his friend, a Syrian priest, at a Mass... Read more
The self-righteous 'can cook in their own stew,' says Pope
In order to do the Lord’s work, Pope Francis said, we should remember our first encounter with Jesus, in which... Read more
Jesus calls us to be missionaries, Pope Francis reflects
In his July 7 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis reminded those gathered in St. Peter’s Square that all of the faithful... Read more
Christian life is not a 'collage' of activities, Pope says
In his July 6 homily, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be open to the renewal of the Holy Spirit,... Read more
Light of faith will illuminate the world, encyclical teaches
The theme of light is pivotal in the first Church encyclical written by “four hands.” Read more
In encyclical, Pope says 'light of faith' must transform lives
In his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis highlighted the need to let Christ’s love... Read more
Vatican archbishop: encyclical offers insight into Francis' style
A Vatican archbishop believes that the first encyclical issued by Pope Francis provides an “introduction” to the Pontiff’s teaching and... Read more
New encyclical is a spiritual 'light,' says Vatican publisher
At its title suggests, “Lumen Fidei,” – the first encyclical by Pope Francis, released July 5 – is truly a... Read more
Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized
Pope Francis has approved the cause for canonization of two previous Popes, Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII. Read more
Release of Pope Francis' first encyclical stresses beauty of faith
The first encyclical of Pope Francis – which had been started by the former Pope, Benedict XVI – has been... Read more
Pope: Christ gives us 'identity card' of freedom, salvation
During daily Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis explained that Christians are free because of Jesus, who gives them their identity... Read more
Despite setbacks, Vatican Bank undergoing important evolution
News that Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) has been admitted to a global network of financial oversight agencies proves that... Read more
Works of mercy caress, bind Christ's wounds, Pope teaches
On the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, Pope Francis said that encountering Christ is done by reaching out to... Read more
Take courage in your weakness, Pope Francis teaches
During his homily at daily Mass in the Vatican's Saint Martha House, Pope Francis said Christians must have the courage... Read more
Vatican Bank director, deputy announce resignations
Paolo Cipriani, director of the IOR, or “Vatican Bank,” resigned today, along with his deputy, Massimo Tulli, “in the best... Read more
Pope will travel to Italian island to pray for immigrants
Pope Francis will travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on July 8 to pray for immigrants who died... Read more
