Vatican News
Pope: ‘Do I have a tired heart that only wants a good bank account?’
We have hearts that are restless and in search of treasure, Pope Francis said in his daily homily at the... Read more
Pope: it's wrong to think our enemies must go to hell
Pope Francis stressed that it's false to think our enemies “must go to hell” during his daily Mass at the... Read more
Vatican theologians approve second miracle of John Paul II
Theologians at the Congregation for the Causes of Saints have approved a second miracle granted through the intercession of Blessed... Read more
'Hypocrisy in the Church makes all of us bad,' says Pope
Pope Francis warned two Vatican offices attending his morning Mass against being hypocrites, stating it makes everyone “bad.” Read more
Jesus 'wants pastors, not combers of sheep,' Pope Francis says
Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to... Read more
Pope explains how Christians can love bombers
Pope Francis tackled Jesus’ teaching that Christians must love their enemies by asking a series of provocative questions, such as,... Read more
Children's journey of beauty ends with papal visit
This coming Sunday, almost 500 disadvantaged children will arrive at the Vatican on a special red train, where they will... Read more
Jesus makes slaps, insults 'nothing,' Pope declares
Jesus makes it possible for Christians to “turn the other cheek” because they have received “all” from him, making slights,... Read more
Interim bank appointment means Pope wants cardinals' advice
The temporary selection of a prelate for the so-called Vatican Bank shows Pope Francis is waiting for the advice of... Read more
Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8
In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more
Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd
Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more
Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death
As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more
Pope calls Jesuit magazine to dialogue without relativism
Pope Francis met with the staff of the Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica on Friday morning, encouraging them to dialogue... Read more
Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states
Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more
Cardinals fill important 'Vatican bank' position
The commission of cardinals that oversees the so-called Vatican bank has filled a key position by naming Monsignor Battista Ricca... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Be humble 'from head to toe,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said people must to admit their sins like Saint Paul and not just their good deeds during his... Read more
Pope, Anglican archbishop: unity begins with common love of God
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and Pope Francis met for the first time and issued a joint call for... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
