Vatican News
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a gift to the Church and humanity
The pope has sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
Pope Francis to launch rosary ‘marathon’ for end to pandemic
The pope will lead a rosary live from St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Pope Francis meets Poor Clare nuns whose monastery was destroyed in 2009 earthquake
Pope Francis on Monday met with a community of Poor Clare nuns, whose abbess died when the roof of their... Read more
Pope Francis to hold consistory in last step before canonization of Bl. Charles de Foucauld
The Ordinary Public Consistory is the last step before the canonizations of seven men and women, including French missionary Bl.... Read more
Vatican cardinal: The Armenian genocide is a ‘stain’ of evil on all humanity
Cardinal Sandri said the Armenian genocide forces us to confront the great evils committed in human history and the small... Read more
Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli: Mediterranean migrant deaths are ‘moment of shame’
Migrants reportedly died despite SOS calls being issued when their inflatable boat sank off the Libyan coast. Read more
‘You will be shepherds like him’: Pope Francis ordains nine new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged the ordinands to seek “closeness” to God, their bishop, their fellow priests, and the People of God. Read more
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Pope Francis declares blind 14th-century lay Dominican a saint
Margaret of Castello was born blind and with a severe curvature of the spine in 1287. Read more
CDF to hold study day on 2001 instruction for dissolution of marriage ‘in favorem fidei’
The dissolution of a marriage bond “in favorem fidei” (in favor of the faith) can be approved by the pope... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Will the Vatican pass the Moneyval test?
There will be a lot at stake when Moneyval issues its long-awaited verdict on the Vatican’s financial system next week. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Care for nature, pope tells world leaders at climate summit
In a video message sent to a climate summit on Thursday, Pope Francis urged care for nature and the preservation... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Legionaries of Christ leader
Fr. John Connor asked the pope “for light and advice in the task that he has been entrusted with.” Read more
Pope Francis: The biggest defeat for an athlete is to not play as a team
The pope told a team of top water polo players not to “play alone.” Read more
