Vatican News
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández
The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery
Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more
Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas
Archbishop George Leo Thomas will receive the pallium from the pope at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday,... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education
Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more
Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
The online survey is available in four languages and responses will be used to formulate an updated Universal Guidelines Framework... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy
Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika
Stika, 65, was investigated by the Vatican for mismanagement of his diocese. He has also been accused of protecting a... Read more
PHOTOS: Procession in Rome honors Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a procession through the streets of Rome took place this past Sunday beginning at... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Coyne as new coadjutor archbishop of Hartford
As coadjutor, Bishop Christopher Coyne will assist Archbishop Leonard Blair in the administration of the Hartford Archdiocese and succeed him... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union
Father Luc Terlinden, 54, has been named the archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, considered the most important position in the Church in... Read more
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more
Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more
Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023
In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more
Pope Francis is sending Cardinal Krajewski to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission
This will be the cardinal’s sixth visit back to Ukraine, this time to bring aid to Kherson amid floods. Read more
Mother Mary Lange, founder of first African American religious congregation, declared venerable
Mother Mary Lange founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence more than three decades before the Civil War. Read more
