Vatican News
3 Swiss Guards resign over Vatican vaccine mandate
All 135 guards were required to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
Cardinal Turkson talks Biden, Holy Communion on HBO
Cardinal Peter Turkson appeared to reject claims that President Joe Biden should be denied Holy Communion over his staunch pro-abortion... Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘self-sacrificing’ cardinal who announced Benedict XVI’s election
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estévez died Oct. 3 at the age of 94. Read more
5 things to know about the Vatican finance trial involving Cardinal Becciu
The second hearing in the historic trial is set for October 5, 2021. Read more
Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
They signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction. Read more
Respect Life: Pope Francis’ 8 strongest statements against abortion
When it comes to abortion, Pope Francis has been a clear defender of the humanity of an unborn child. Read more
Pope Francis: Greatness is not found in self-sufficiency but in trust in the Lord
Pope Francis said that recognizing one’s own frailty allows for the possibility to discover that true strength comes from placing... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Christian disability group for witnessing to ‘the heart of the Gospel’
Pope Francis met with people with mental disabilities and their families on Saturday and thanked them for their witness to... Read more
Cardinal Gregory urges North American College’s new deacons to have ‘heart for charity’
The ordination Mass was celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Old Testament expert and philosopher from Germany win 2021 Ratzinger Prize
Pope Francis will present the award on Nov. 13. Read more
Limited in-person attendance at 2022 World Meeting of Families due to COVID-19
The meeting will be held in Rome on June 22-26, 2022. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more
U.S. theologians appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission
In addition to 12 new appointments, Pope Francis renewed the terms of 16 members. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My intuitions, my perceptions and my spirituality’ come from Vatican II
He made the remark in a new book preface. Read more
Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio’s resignation, names Columbus bishop as successor
With 1.5 million Catholics, Brooklyn is the fifth-largest U.S. diocese. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
The Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago. Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
President Biden expected to meet Pope Francis at end of October, sources say
It would be the U.S. president’s first official visit to the Vatican since his inauguration. Read more
