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Pope Francis welcomes Benedict XVI back to the Vatican at Mater Ecclesia monastery on May 2, 2013

Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says

Dec 13, 2013

By Elise Harris

Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more

Reforms aim to show 'true face of the Church,' says Vatican official

Dec 7, 2013

Pope Francis’ style and ongoing reforms are intended to encourage Catholics to be more missionary, in order to bring the... Read more

Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap, at a Dec. 5, 2013 press conference in the Vatican

Vatican launches new commission for the protection of minors

Dec 5, 2013

By Elise Harris

Earlier today, Pope Francis accepted the proposal for a new commission which will advise him on the protection of children... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican flag.

Decision to move US embassy to Vatican sparks controversy

Nov 27, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

The relocation of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has come under fire from past U.S. ambassadors who say... Read more

Msgr. Figueiredo speaks with CNA in Rome on Nov. 8 2013.

Rome sabbatical aims to renew priests through prayer, formation

Nov 11, 2013

By Elise Harris

A special sabbatical program invites priests to come to the Eternal City to rest and receive classes on topics relevant... Read more

Shazam CEO Richard Riley speaks with CNA on Oct. 28, 2013

Former Yahoo executive thrilled to join 'brotherhood' of Church

Oct 31, 2013

By Elise Harris

The previous head of one of the internet’s leading online search engines travelled to Rome in order to be received... Read more

U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Kenneth F. Hackett speaks with CNA on Oct. 25, 2013.

US ambassador to Vatican united with Pope in care for poor

Oct 25, 2013

By Elise Harris

The new United States ambassador to the Holy See revealed his shared concern with Pope Francis for those who are... Read more

Children run during a Vatican sports event on Oct. 20, 2013.

Catholic sports group immerses athletes in richness of faith

Oct 25, 2013

By Elise Harris

In light of recent events at the Vatican honoring the bond of sports and faith, one catholic organization revealed their... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013

Sinners are closest to the heart of God, Pope reflects

Oct 22, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance of knowing... Read more

Participants in the Pontifical Council for Culture's sporting event gather in front of St. Peter's square on Oct. 20, 2013.

Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church

Oct 22, 2013

The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more

Italian journalist Marina Ricci (center) moderates the Vatican event on Oct. 19, 2013.

Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society

Oct 22, 2013

Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... Read more

Kenneth F. Hackett, United States Ambassador to the Holy See

New US ambassador to Vatican takes the helm in Rome

Oct 21, 2013

By Elise Harris

The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting earlier this... Read more

Msgr. Dario Eduardo Vigano, director of the Vatican Television Center speaks during the 30th anniversary events.

After 30 years of growth, Vatican's CTV looks to the future

Oct 18, 2013

By Elise Harris

During the anniversary celebrations of the Vatican's CTV network, leaders within the organization expressed great hopes for the future, and... Read more

Archbishop Claudio Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.

Vatican's CTV marks 30 years of service to the Church

Oct 18, 2013

By Elise Harris

The Vatican's leading television network commemorated the 30th anniversary of their foundation by hosting a symposium in Rome in which... Read more

Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner.

Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment

Oct 16, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims druing his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013.

Gossip helps devil undermine Church, Pope says

Sep 28, 2013

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Vatican police force today, exhorting them to fight in the war against evil by... Read more

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., has been elected Pope Francis.

Rediscover beauty in communication, Pope tells experts

Sep 21, 2013

Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations

Sep 21, 2013

Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more

St. Peters Basilica.

Pope Francis names Italian archbishop to top Vatican post

Aug 31, 2013

Pope Francis made a key appointment at the Vatican today, naming 58-year-old Italian Archbishop Pietro Parolin as his new Secretary... Read more

(L-R) Arthur Thomé, Marie de La Mardière, and Marie Lecointe in Rome on Aug. 20, 2013.

French teens aim to learn extreme poverty during Rome trip

Aug 21, 2013

A group of French teenagers arrived in Rome this month without money or possessions in the hopes of learning how... Read more