Vatican News
World misses God but it can see your joy, Pope tells audience
Pope Francis urged Catholics to serve humanity by showing “the joy of being children of God” to the world, since... Read more
Vatican response to financial evaluation will exceed requirements
The Vatican plans to demonstrate its commitment to financial transparency by presenting progress it has made in areas the Council... Read more
Pope salutes his favorite soccer team
Diverse groups from around the world were present at this morning’s general audience, but one – the Pope’s favorite soccer... Read more
Pope celebrates Mass with America's highest-ranking Latino bishop
The Pope celebrated Mass with Archbishop José H. Gomez, the highest-ranking American bishop of Hispanic origin, on the feast of... Read more
Vatican stem cell event aims for wide cultural impact
The Vatican's upcoming conference on adult stem cell research aims to influence culture by promoting dialogue between politicians, medical researchers,... Read more
Next Fargo bishop hopes to copy Pope's service
Monsignor John T. Folda, who has been appointed Bishop of Fargo by Pope Francis, says he hopes to follow the... Read more
Pope considering Secretariat of State overhaul
A top official who works at the Secretariat of State says Pope Francis is thinking about streamlining his department by... Read more
Pope appoints Bishop Jackels to lead Dubuque archdiocese
Bishop Michael O. Jackels received an early birthday present of sorts when Pope Francis named him April 8 to lead... Read more
Pope calls for courage to accept God's mercy
Pope Francis took possession of his cathedral as Bishop of Rome and spoke about how God’s mercy and patience should... Read more
Pope: we are part of those who believe without seeing
On the Feast of Divine Mercy, Pope Francis emphasized that when Jesus said “blessed are those who do not see... Read more
Pope appoints top Franciscan to Vatican's religious life department
Pope Francis made his first appointment within the Roman Curia this morning, choosing his friend, Franciscan Father José Rodríguez Carballo,... Read more
Pope's actions have clear Ignatian roots, Jesuit notes at digital debut
At the launch of its first digital publication, the director of a prominent Jesuit Catholic magazine said the Pope’s actions... Read more
Pope Francis confirms strong stance against clerical abuse
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican process established by Benedict XVI for handling instances of sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Pope reflects on wonder as invitation to know God
Awe and wonder at an encounter with Christ are the first steps in deepening a spiritual life that leads to... Read more
Story of Pope's desire to visit Sicily emerges
Some might call it fate, but through a series of providential connections, Bishop Michele Pennisi discovered that Pope Francis wants... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost
Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary
Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more
John Paul II seen in Pope Francis, Vatican official reflects
On the eighth anniversary of Blessed John Paul II’s death, the Vatican official in charge of overseeing his canonization process... Read more
