Vatican News
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war
Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments... 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
Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine
The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year —... Read more
Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, which will allow for his canonization... Read more
Pope Francis urges marriage and family institute: Use the gospel to spread salvation
The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural... Read more
Pope Francis urges young Catholics to build a world rooted in Christ’s kingship
At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian... Read more
Papal trip confirmed: Here is what Pope Francis will do in Corsica on Dec. 15
The journey includes Mass at Place d’Austerlitz and meetings with local clergy under Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo. Read more
Prestigious Ratzinger Prize awarded to Notre Dame theologian, Japanese sculptor at Vatican
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation chooses the annual recipients of the award, which is named in honor of the... Read more
PHOTOS: St. Cecilia, martyr and patron saint of music, rests in Roman basilica named for her
St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia... Read more
Pope Francis calls for study of Church history free from ideologies
Pope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of... Read more
Pope Francis: Desire and Christian hope can overcome ‘dangerous plague’ of nihilism
Describing nihilism as “perhaps the most dangerous plague of today’s culture,” the pope told dicastery members their institution should work... Read more
Vatican Christmas tree wreathed in controversy over environmental objections
An online petition posted to change.org in mid-October garnered over 53,000 signatures in protest of the evergreen being chopped down. Read more
Pope Francis assigns U.S. cardinal to carry out ‘urgent’ overhaul of Vatican pension fund
In a Nov. 21 letter to cardinals, prefects, and managers in the Roman Curia, the pope underlined the gravity of... Read more
Vietnam, with one of the highest abortion rates, leads UN initiative on premature births
“It’s a completely mixed message,” Joseph Meaney, a senior fellow at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, told “EWTN News Nightly”... Read more
Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience
“Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based... Read more
Vatican simplifies funeral rite for popes
The second edition of the “Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis” (“Order of Funerals for Roman Pontiffs”) is a revision of the... Read more
Pope Francis announces 2025 canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati
The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square as Francis celebrated... Read more
Pope Francis conveys closeness to Ukraine in letter marking 1,000th day of war
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the... Read more
Pope Francis’ claim that Israel action in Gaza could be ‘genocide’ draws criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism. Read more
3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more
