Vatican News
Pope Francis updates norms on crimes judged by Vatican’s doctrinal office
The norms address the delicts of schism, sacramental desecration, and abuse of minors Read more
Pope Francis: EU commission guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’ was an anachronism
He noted that a series of ideologies had attempted to pull up Europe’s Christian roots. Read more
Pope Francis in Greece: ‘Let us ask for the grace of hope’
The pope encouraged the 2,000 people gathered in Athens’ Megaron Concert Hall to be “witnesses of hope and sowers of... Read more
Pope Francis calls migrant crisis a ‘shipwreck of civilization’ during refugee camp visit
Pope Francis visited the Mavrovouni migrant reception and identification center located along the shore of the island of Lesbos, Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for mistakes of Catholics in meeting with Greek Orthodox leaders in Athens, Greece
A Greek Orthodox cleric called Pope Francis a heretic as he entered the meeting in Athens. Read more
These Christian migrants prayed for a better future. Now Pope Francis is making it possible
As a sign of Pope Francis’ concern for migrants, the Vatican has announced that it is helping to arrange the... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI had three COVID-19 vaccine doses ‘out of conviction’
He said: ‘One must not force anyone to vaccinate ... But one should appeal to the conscience.’ Read more
Interrogation tapes in Vatican finance trial leaked to media
An Italian newspaper published the footage. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows engaged couples what real love looks like
‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew. Read more
Vatican cardinal criticizes advice to avoid word ‘Christmas’ in EU commission communications guide
The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday. Read more
Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue. Read more
Pope Francis: Life’s essential ingredient is prayer
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Greece and Cyprus ‘in the name of the Gospel’
Pope Francis said he will bring the joy of the Gospel to Greece and Cyprus when he visits next week. Read more
Pope Francis names Vatican diplomat next papal envoy to Medjugorje
Pastoral care at Medjugorje, the site of alleged Marian apparitions, has been overseen by a Vatican representative since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family. Read more
