Vatican News
Pope Francis: Reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation
Reading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty” but rather with a... Read more
Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East
Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Material things do not give fullness to life’
“Material things do not give fullness to life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. “They are important but... Read more
Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?
Pope Francis invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” Read more
Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation
Cardinal Gerhard Müller dismissed claims of mishandled funds and improper cash holdings as “cheap tabloid literature.” Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders. Read more
Pope Francis names 2 officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as bishops
Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy was named titular bishop of Ossero, Croatia, and Monsignor Philippe Curbelié was named titular bishop of... Read more
Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’
Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and... Read more
Vatican asset management body reports 45.9 million euro profit in 2023
About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the... Read more
Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of... Read more
Vatican office deletes online poll showing negative response to Synod on Synodality
Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the... Read more
Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass
The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John. Read more
Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’
Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... Read more
5 keys to better understand the encyclical Humanae Vitae
At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read more
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy
It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more
Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a... Read more
Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more
From castles to cathedrals: Pope Francis’ schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium trip
The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more
