Vatican News
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for pilgrims of hope. Read more
Christians in Iran are ‘leaven of society,’ new cardinal-elect of Tehran says
Cardinal-elect Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, discusses the challenges and hopes of Iran’s small Catholic community. Read more
Rome’s famous tailor prepares for the Catholic Church’s new cardinals
Close to the Pantheon in the heart of Rome, one of the city’s oldest and most popular ecclesiastical tailors is... Read more
Remembering St. Francis Xavier’s missionary zeal
On Dec. 3, the Catholic Church honors St. Francis Xavier, one of the first Jesuits who evangelized vast portions of... Read more
English seminary in Rome commemorates Martyrs’ Day on St. Ralph Sherwin’s feast
On Dec. 1, the Venerable English College in Rome commemorates the martyrdom of some of the school’s former students. Read more
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and hope work miracles
Pope Francis has written a moving letter to Catholics in Nicaragua to express his closeness, affection, and incessant prayer. Read more
5 Italians to be elevated as cardinals by Pope Francis at Dec. 7 consistory
In total, 21 cardinals — representing the Catholic Church’s geographical diversity — will be created at the upcoming consistory on... Read more
‘Raise your heads,’ Pope Francis tells faithful in first Advent message amid multiple conflicts
Pope Francis on Sunday addressed cosmic upheavals, modern anxieties, and current conflicts while emphasizing hope and spiritual vigilance. Read more
A path toward unity: Pope Francis proposes joint Catholic-Orthodox celebration of Nicaea anniversary
The letter was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch during his visit to Istanbul for the patronal feast of the Orthodox... Read more
Prosecutor confirms existence of Vatican dossier on disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
The Vatican “found” the file, it does “exist,” the Vatican’s promoter of justice, Alessandro Diddi, said, according to Italian media. Read more
Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican
Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, said she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of... Read more
Pope Francis confirms plans to visit Turkey for historic Nicaea council anniversary
The Council of Nicaea took place in the ancient city of Nicaea in 325 A.D. in the former Roman Empire,... Read more
Scientists and CEOs share big ideas at Vatican ethical innovation summit
This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in... Read more
Pontifical universities in Rome host conference on legacy of St. John Paul II
Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the... Read more
U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with... Read more
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace but make war
Francis denounced the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are... Read more
Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72
A respected expert in Islam, the Spanish prelate devoted much of his career to promoting dialogue with the Muslim religion... Read more
