Vatican News
10 things to know about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
A recent investigative report concerning the Archdiocese of Munich has placed Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the media spotlight again.... Read more
Vatican unveils motto for 2025 Jubilee Year
Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis: There is an urgent need for ‘spiritual fatherhood’ today
The pope discussed his devotion to St. Joseph in an interview with L’Osservatore Romano. Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality is not a ‘search for majority consensus’
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups. Read more
New COVID-19 rules for visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See. Read more
Pope Francis prays for workers ‘crushed by an unbearable burden’ in COVID-19 recession
He led a moment’s silence at his general audience. Read more
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?
A photo showing Pope Francis exiting a record store gained traction on social media Tuesday as people asked the question:... Read more
Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith undergoing a general overhaul?
The exit of the No. 2 person at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith should be framed in... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades
Nineteen people, including nine children, died in the apartment fire in the Bronx. Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘cancel culture’ in annual address to diplomats
The pope was giving his annual “state of the world” address. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s ‘begin again with more humanity’ amid pandemic
The pope was addressing a Vatican-based lay association. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice to Christian business executives
‘Do not hesitate to invoke the Holy Spirit to guide your choices,’ he said. Read more
On this day 400 years ago, the Vatican founded Propaganda Fide
The founding is commemorated by a Chapel of the Magi. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi
He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I continue to dream of a completely missionary Church’
He made the remark in his message for World Mission Day 2022. Read more
Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96. Read more
Which countries will Pope Francis visit in 2022?
Possible destinations include Lebanon, Malta, and Papua New Guinea. Read more
Why 2022 could be a year of major changes in the Roman Curia
There is currently no Vatican department head from Africa or Oceania. Read more
