Vatican News
Vatican bank reinstates couple fired for violating prohibition on married employees
The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) rehired the couple in a negotiated settlement over a wrongful termination lawsuit... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights example of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw
Pope Leo XIV honored the late Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw in a message to the 31st Industrial Conference of Argentina... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to open academic year at Lateran University: ‘This is his home,’ rector says
The Pontifical Lateran University will inaugurate the academic year on Nov. 14 with a very special guest: Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Pope Leo XIV proposes 19th-century Indian religious as a model of women’s emancipation
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday spoke of the beatification of Mother Elisva Vakha’i, the 19th-century founder of the Third Order... Read more
Vatican declares alleged apparitions of Jesus in France ‘not supernatural’
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared that alleged apparitions of Jesus in France do not have a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Fraternity is ‘one of the great challenges for contemporary humanity’
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the world’s need for fraternity — a gift from Christ that frees us from selfishness... Read more
Pope asks Benedictines to confront modern challenges with prayer, study, holiness
Pope Leo XIV visited the Aventine Hill in Rome to celebrate a Mass for the 125th anniversary of the dedication... Read more
Vatican confirms investigation into alleged antisemitic act of Swiss Guard
The Pontifical Swiss Guard this week opened an internal investigation to clarify an alleged act of antisemitism committed by one... Read more
Soldier-turned-bishop St. Martin of Tours celebrated Nov. 11
On Nov. 11, the Catholic Church honors St. Martin of Tours, who left his post in the Roman army to... Read more
‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ among Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films
The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with... Read more
Vatican releases ‘Leo from Chicago’ biopic
The Vatican has officially released the documentary “Leo from Chicago” about the life of Pope Leo XIV in the United... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns AI could fuel ‘antihuman ideologies’ in medicine
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that artificial intelligence could exacerbate “antihuman ideologies” in medicine as doctors and theologians raise alarms... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Augustinian from Nigeria as official of Papal Household
Father Edward Daniang Daleng, OSA, has been procurator general of the Order of St. Augustine — Pope Leo XIV’s religious... Read more
New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead. Read more
Pope warns against stereotypes and prejudices that obscure the mystery of the Church
Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to contemplate “the mystery of unity and communion with the Church of Rome” during... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the solid foundations of Christ, not on worldly criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three... Read more
Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns about new addictions: pornography and internet abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico
Pope Leo XIV in a message to the 17th National Missionary Congress of Mexico noted that the greatest privilege of... Read more
