Vatican News
Microsoft president to unveil ‘AI-enhanced experience’ of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter. Read more
From the Vatican: wishing ‘great wisdom’ for President-elect Trump
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of... Read more
Meet Pope Francis’ personal travel agent — new cardinal George Koovakad
The pontiff introduced Father George Jacob Koovakad to the world in 2021 as someone who is “always smiling.” Read more
Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
Vatican opens visitor center for St. Peter’s Basilica
The space, inaugurated Oct. 31, is intended to provide practical, artistic, and spiritual information to visitors of the Vatican basilica. Read more
Pope Francis at Gregorian University warns of ‘Coca-Cola spirituality’
Speaking at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, the pope told faculty and students to avoid superficial approaches to faith... Read more
Pope Francis includes Naples, Italy, archbishop among new cardinals
During his tenure in Naples, Italy, the archbishop has spoken out strongly against the violence of organized crime in the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Chicago auxiliary bishop to lead Milwaukee Archdiocese
With the Nov. 4 appointment, 63-year-old Bishop Jeffrey Grob will be returning to his birth state of Wisconsin. He was... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for over 120 deceased cardinals and bishops
Seven Catholic cardinals and 123 Catholic bishops died within the last 12 months. Six U.S. bishops were among the deceased... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love
Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more
Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day
Upon arrival, Francis laid white roses on a memorial stone marking the Garden of Angels and silently prayed for several... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
In his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the... Read more
Pope Francis to parents of aborted children: Evil does not have the last word
Pope Francis received in audience members of “Project Hope,” a program of accompaniment for the healing of those who suffer... Read more
Pope Francis: Secular world needs teachers with ‘a big heart’ and high ideals
“Christian education crosses unexplored terrain, marked by anthropological and cultural changes, on which we are still seeking answers ...,” the... Read more
In Rome, theologians reflect on ‘reception’ stage of Synod on Synodality
The academic congress was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30. Read more
Pope Francis: Confirmation is the ‘sacrament of witness,’ not the ‘sacrament of goodbye’
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis is doing for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days 2024
For All Souls’ Day, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’
Cardinal Seán O’Malley stated that he has “never seen any serious studies that have indicated that celibacy and sexual abuse... Read more
Vatican publishes first report on Church safeguarding efforts worldwide
The 50-page report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is the first in an annual series that... Read more
