Vatican News
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
Pope Francis calls silence ‘essential’ at prayer vigil for Synod on Synodality
Before thousands of young people and Christian leaders from around the world, Francis emphasized the importance of silent prayer. Read more
We asked the new cardinals: How should the Church evangelize the world today?
From digital communication to hope to listening to the Gospel, here is what 12 of the cardinals told CNA they... Read more
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body’s geographic diversity
The pope shared a guiding image for the College of Cardinals: that of “a symphony orchestra, representing the harmony and... Read more
Pope Francis denounces ‘body-shaming,’ admits to bullying overweight friend as a child
Pope Francis said his father made him go to the bullied child’s home to apologize. Read more
Pope calls for an end to global food waste
Food waste, the pope said, “shows an arrogant disregard for everything that, in social and human terms, lies behind food... Read more
Celibacy is not a direct cause of sexual abuse, Jesuit expert says
The psychologist said that “celibacy is not a direct cause of abuse; what can become a risk factor is a... Read more
Catholic Church’s new cardinals explain why they chose their spiritual mottos
Episcopal mottos are selected when a Catholic priest is consecrated as a bishop and are traditionally found at the base... Read more
New Hong Kong cardinal: Sharing ‘love of God,’ not conversions, goal of Church in China
The bishop of Hong Kong, who will be made a cardinal in the consistory this weekend, spoke to CNA about... Read more
Pope Francis names Steubenville bishop as auxiliary bishop of Detroit
Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, 60, is originally from Detroit and will assist 74-year-old Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron in the administration of... Read more
Europe needs hope, Pope Francis says
“How can we welcome others if we ourselves do not first have a horizon open to the future?” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis’ next environmental document to be called ‘Laudate Deum’
Pope Francis’ new document on the environment will be, he said, “a look at what has happened and say what... Read more
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai marks 1,000th day in jail awaiting trial
As the publisher and activist awaits a December trial, human rights groups have published an open letter calling on the... Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never ‘too late’ to receive God’s love
The pope spoke one day after he gave a strong condemnation of euthanasia on his return flight from Marseille, France. Read more
‘You don’t play with life’: Pope Francis condemns euthanasia, abortion on papal plane
“Neither at the beginning nor at the end. It is not played with!” Pope Francis said on a flight from... Read more
Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Read the final list of delegates
The Vatican has published the final list of names of those participating in the upcoming Synod on Synodality assembly in... Read more
Who are the Chinese bishops attending the Synod on Synodality?
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining and Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of Zhoucun will participate in the October assembly. Read more
Synod 2023: Participants to include two bishops from mainland China, Archbishop Paglia
The leadership of the Synod on Synodality have released the final list of participants for the first session of the... Read more
Vatican cardinal to make charity mission to Ukraine city hit by Russian drones
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is in Ukraine this week to open the House of Refuge “in the name of Pope Francis,... Read more
