Vatican News
Financial watchdog tells Vatican to improve judicial action on crime
The Moneyval report noted improvements to the Vatican’s regulations to fight money laundering. Read more
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
At his general audience, the pope recommended the prayer at the heart of Eastern Christianity’s mystical tradition. Read more
Cardinal George Pell turns 80, loses right to vote in papal conclave
Cardinal George Pell turned has turned 80 years old, losing his eligibility to vote in a future papal conclave. Read more
Pope Francis to priests: Weakness is a chance for encounter with God
“Strip yourself of your preconceived ideas, your dreams of greatness, your self-affirmation, to put God and people at the center... Read more
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Celebrating Corpus Christi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said: “A Church of the pure and perfect is a... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow after Indigenous children’s graves found at Church-run school
The Canadian government had asked the pope to issue a formal apology for the Church’s role in the country’s residential... Read more
Pope Francis to the Norbertines: Always keep an open heart
The pope issued a message marking the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Abbey of Prémontré. Read more
Pope Francis names new Vatican ambassador to Canada
Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva since 2016. Read more
Pope Francis: Ecosystem degradation ‘a clear outcome of economic dysfunction’
The pope issued a message marking the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Read more
Which Christian leaders are coming to the Vatican’s day of prayer for Lebanon?
The pope has invited leaders of Lebanon’s main Christian communities to the Vatican on July 1. Read more
Pope Francis believed to be preparing restrictions for the traditional Mass
The Congregation for the Divine Worship might soon issue a document modifying some of the provisions of Benedict XVI’s motu... Read more
IRS recognizes Vatican’s steps to prevent fraud
The IRS says that Vatican City State meets its international standards for customer due diligence. Read more
Pope Francis to paralyzed climate activist: ‘Pray for me at the North Pole’
Michael Haddad was told he would never walk again after a jet ski accident. Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father
At his general audience, the pope said: “We must always keep this in mind: Jesus prays for me.” Read more
Pope Francis releases video message on the beauty of marriage
Pope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people preparing for the life-long journey of marriage. Read more
World Health Organization grants Holy See permanent observer status
As a permanent observer, the Holy See will be able to participate in debates at the World Health Organization. Read more
Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions
Pope Francis wrote in the apostolic constitution introducing the changes that those who have committed a crime “need both mercy... Read more
Pope Francis turns to Mary, Undoer of Knots, at end of rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Thirty shrines worldwide took turns leading the month-long prayer event. Read more
Pope Francis: Basketball is a sport that ‘lifts you up to the heavens’
He made the remark during an audience with members of the Italian Basketball Federation. Read more
Pope Francis invites Lebanese Christian leaders to Vatican to pray for peace
Lebanon has faced a financial and political crisis for months, as political leaders have failed to form a government to... Read more
