Vatican News
Pope Francis and Cardinal Pizzaballa open lay Catholic meeting against backdrop of war
Pope Francis urged the meeting’s participants not to be discouraged by war and the challenges of today but to search... Read more
Pope Francis receives Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
According to the Daily Mail, the meeting took place on Thursday, Aug. 15, the day the Catholic Church celebrates the... Read more
Pope Francis pens preface to US death row chaplain’s book on death penalty
The pope personally penned the introduction to “A Christian on Death Row: My Commitment to Those Condemned” by Dale Recinella. Read more
Pope Francis reflects with wonder on ‘the miracle of the Eucharist’
“All of us need the Eucharist,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address on Aug. 18. Read more
Rupnik art appears on Vatican website again — and in Pope Francis’ apartment
Also, last week, a video was published by an Argentine public TV channel that shows a Rupnik image hanging in... Read more
Vatican talks to China in continued Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the... Read more
Bioethicists scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s new guidance on withdrawing food, water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes... Read more
Vatican secretary of state says Ukraine’s military advances into Russia are ‘worrying’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate... Read more
Irish archbishop and apostolic nuncio to EU Noël Treanor dies at 73
Before being appointed nuncio in late 2022, Treanor served as bishop of the Diocese of Down and Connor. Read more
Vatican urges Iran to avoid ‘in any way’ escalating conflict in Middle East
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, spoke on the phone on Monday morning with Iran’s new president, Masoud... Read more
Pope Francis: True faith opens the mind and the heart
“Brothers and sisters, when faith and prayer are true, they open the mind and the heart; they do not close... Read more
Pope Francis conveys ‘message of hope’ to Chinese Catholics, desire to visit China
“It seems tautological to send a message of hope to people who are masters of waiting,” Francis said. “The Chinese... Read more
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Peace 2025
“Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Day... Read more
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the... Read more
What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more
Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting
Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
