Vatican News
Pope remembers child abuse victims, offers prayers
At the end of Mass, Pope Francis noted that the Day of Child Victims of Violence is observed today and... Read more
Pope uses Latin American experience to guide confraternities
Drawing on the experience of the Latin American Church, Pope Francis called on groups dedicated to specific saints to grow... Read more
Pope: Mary helps us not be 'teenagers for life'
After praying the Rosary this evening, Pope Francis reflected on how Mary “gives us health” by helping Christians mature in... Read more
Benedict XVI needs new coat of arms, designer says
The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is... Read more
Pope moves queen, Italian laywoman closer to sainthood
Pope Francis has approved miracles attributed to a Sicilian queen and a 20th-century Italian laywoman, placing them one step closer... Read more
Lebanese president discusses Syria refugees with Pope
Pope Francis and Lebanese president Michel Sleiman met to discuss the Syrian fighting and the influx of refugees it has... Read more
Pope warns against lukewarm faith with personal story
In keeping with his style, Pope Francis cautioned about the dangers of a lukewarm faith by telling a childhood story... Read more
Pope names Jesuit to lead Oakland diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Father Michael C. Barber the next bishop of the Oakland, California diocese. Read more
Pope: 'yes' to Holy Spirit prevents division
Pope Francis said that Church divisions begin when it does not say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit and allow it... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to Vatican
Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere... Read more
Flood of reform rumors premature, Vatican official states
The number two official from the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has dismissed wide-ranging speculation about the reforms Pope Francis will... Read more
Vatican invites Buddhists to help build culture of life
The Vatican’s top official for interreligious dialogue, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, sent a message to all Buddhists urging a joint commitment... Read more
Pope warns against work that enslaves man
Marking the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, Pope Francis said at his General Audience this week that work should... Read more
Israeli president discusses Middle East conflict, invites Pope to visit
Israeli president Shimon Peres invited Pope Francis to visit the Holy Land during an April 30 meeting with him at... Read more
Vatican monastery prepares for Benedict XVI's return
Benedict XVI will return to the Vatican on May 2 by helicopter, coming back the same way he left just... Read more
Pope targets worldly Church as biggest threat
The “greatest danger” for the Church is if it becomes worldly, since this prevents her from communicating the message of... Read more
Confessional not a 'dry cleaner,' says Pope
Pope Francis said the Sacrament of Confession does not work like a dry cleaner but is a moment in which... Read more
Bishop Rey reflects on Pope's liturgy, evangelization connection
Pope Francis understands the important role the liturgy plays in the New Evangelization and combines it with his own style... Read more
Pope stresses workers' dignity after Bangladesh factory collapse
Pope Francis offered condolences and prayers, along with calls for worker safety, after a factory collapsed and killed more than... Read more
Pope confirms young people, calls them to be 'steadfast'
At a Mass where he confirmed 44 young people, Pope Francis encouraged the youth of the world to persist in... Read more
