Vatican News
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more
Pope Francis sends $230,000 for Haiti earthquake victims
Pope Francis is sending assistance to the victims of the Haiti earthquake as the death toll from the natural disaster... Read more
Sunday Mass should be the culmination of all parish activities, Cardinal Parolin says
After pandemic lockdowns led to the suspension of Catholic liturgies in many parts of the world, the Sunday Mass must... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not water down the truth of the Eucharist
Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to not water down the teaching that the Eucharist is Jesus’ Body and Blood. Read more
Pope Francis praises martyred Korean priest at Vatican Mass
Pope Francis said St. Andrew Kim Taegon spread the faith “in difficult times, marked by persecution and suffering” for the... Read more
Pope Francis: 'What justifies us is Jesus Christ'
Pope Francis said that Catholics must observe the commandments with the knowledge that justification comes from Jesus Christ. Read more
Pope Francis, Ad Council collaborate to promote COVID-19 vaccines in the Americas
Pope Francis worked in collaboration with the Ad Council to produce a public service announcement promoting COVID-19 vaccines. The PSA... Read more
Pope Francis will not offer a public Mass during Scotland visit
The pope is expected to attend the “world leaders summit” in the opening days of the 2021 United Nations Climate... Read more
Pope Francis on Assumption feast: 'Humility is the way that leads to heaven'
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis gave a reminder that God exalts those... Read more
Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake
“In recent hours a strong earthquake has occurred in Haiti, causing numerous deaths, injuries and extensive material damage. I wish... Read more
Pope Francis: Nostalgia is the 'siren song of religious life'
“Let us not forget that a faith that is not inculturated is not authentic," Pope Francis said. Read more
Inventors of CRISPR gene editing appointed to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed the co-inventors of the CRISPR genome editing technology to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Read more
Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
The actor who plays Jesus in the internet series “The Chosen” met Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream... Read more
Pope Francis speaks on phone at end of general audience
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by murder of French priest Fr. Olivier Maire
Pope Francis said he learned of the murder of the priest in western France “with great sorrow.” Read more
Cardinal Eduardo Martínez Somalo, retired camerlengo, dies at 94
The Spanish cardinal managed the administration of the Holy See as camerlengo between the death of St. Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Traditional Latin Mass should continue, though some critics hope it will 'disappear'
Cardinal Zen said he suspects the ideas behind Traditionis custodes may not have originated with Pope Francis but with “the... Read more
Report: Envelope with three bullets addressed to Pope Francis intercepted
The letter was addressed to ‘The Pope, Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square in Rome.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus’ Bread of Life discourse renews ‘our amazement for the gift of the Eucharist’
‘God became man for me, for you, for all of us, to enter into our lives,’ the pope said. Read more
Vatican announces launch of Catholic ‘global compact’ on the family
The project is part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year. Read more
