Vatican News
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Society loses when ‘dogs and cats take the place of children’
The general audience featured a circus performance. Read more
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Visiting the sick is a Christian imperative
‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’ Read more
Why the pope prays the Angelus publicly on Sundays
It all started more than 67 years ago. Read more
3 Rome events to look forward to in 2022
Despite the pandemic, the Eternal City is preparing to host several joyful events. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
Pope Francis: Let us place the new year under the protection of Mary
Pope Francis’ first public act of 2022 was to offer Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God. Read more
Pope Francis on New Year’s Eve: Jesus Christ gives meaning to our lives in joy and sorrow
Pope Francis said to trust in Jesus Christ who "brings time to its fullness." Read more
Vatican agency reveals number of missionaries murdered around the world during 2021
22 Catholic missionaries were killed around the world in 2021, half of them in Africa, according to a report released... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask for St. Joseph’s courage to trust in God’s plan
When threatened, we all have the possibility of becoming "little Herods," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Desmond Tutu
The retired Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid leader died on Dec. 26 at the age of 90. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for peace in the family
“Please, each day, let us pray a little bit together, if you can make the effort, to ask God for... Read more
Pope Francis encourages married couples to rely on Christ in letter for Feast of the Holy Family
“Families have always been in my thoughts and prayers, but especially so during the pandemic,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021
The pope prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world. Read more
Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021: Pope Francis asks world leaders to be open to dialogue
He spoke from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Christmas homily
Pope Francis’ Christmas homily for Midnight Mass at the Vatican this year Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: ‘God comes into the world in littleness’
In his Christmas homily, Pope Francis asked Christians to contemplate that God did not choose to come into the world... Read more
Pope Francis to beatify ‘smiling pope’ John Paul I in September 2022
The pope who reigned for 33 days will be beatified in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Vatican tightens COVID-19 rules for offices of Roman Curia
Cardinal Parolin issued a decree outlining the new measures. Read more
