Vatican News
Sainthood cause advances of priest called ‘supernatural man’ by St. Maximilian Kolbe
The sainthood cause of a Swiss priest whose “supernatural conceptions” made an impression on St. Maximilian Kolbe has advanced, along... Read more
Pope Francis invites priests to learn from St. Joseph’s fatherhood
Pope Francis has invited Catholic priests to rediscover St. Joseph and learn from his fatherhood during the year dedicated to... Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Victim alleges 6 years of abuse by older student
The alleged victim in a trial concerning a Vatican youth seminary has testified that he was sexually assaulted over a... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Pope Francis writes to embattled ecumenical community
Pope Francis has sent a letter to an ecumenical community experiencing “a severe trial,” encouraging the group to “persevere in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I too kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say stop the violence’
At today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for an end to violence against protesters in Burma. Read more
Visitation at Vatican’s liturgy office before Cardinal Sarah’s successor announced
An Italian bishop is carrying out a visitation at the Vatican’s liturgy office less than a month after Cardinal Robert... Read more
Questions continue over decree ending private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica
After the Vatican Secretariat of State issued a decree on March 12 banning the practice of private Masses in the... Read more
Pope Francis designates Lateran Palace a museum and cultural site
Pope Francis on Tuesday said the Lateran Palace, the former centuries-long papal residence located in southeast Rome, should now be... Read more
Elton John tweets about Vatican statement on same-sex unions
After the Vatican’s doctrinal office clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings to... Read more
Pope Francis: Support working mothers amid the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis has called for more support for working mothers during and after the coronavirus pandemic, saying that women are... Read more
Full text: Vatican’s doctrinal office response and note on the blessing of same-sex unions
Here is the full text of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith’s response to a question on... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Catholic Church cannot give blessings to same-sex unions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office on Monday clarified that the Catholic Church does not have the power to give liturgical blessings... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 'martyred Syria' on eve of 10th anniversary of war
Pope Francis urged the world not to forget the ongoing suffering of the “martyred” people of Syria on the eve... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 500 years of 'the joy of the Gospel' in the Philippines
Pope Francis offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines. Read more
Pope Francis in Iraq, Muslim dialogue, and persecuted Christians
Among the historic moments from the pope’s recent visit to Iraq was the establishment of a National Day of Tolerance... Read more
St. Peter's Basilica to end private Masses, restrict Masses in extraordinary form
A new letter from the Vatican Secretariat of State has banned the private celebration of Masses at side altars in... Read more
Vatican: Peter's Pence, donations, keeping projected deficit to $60 million in 2021
The Vatican said Friday it plans to lower operational expenses by 8% in 2021, while it relies on donations and... Read more
Pope Francis: Going to confession is 'abandoning oneself to Love'
Pope Francis said Friday that going to confession is an act of “abandoning oneself to Love,” allowing the God of... Read more
Vatican cardinal supports common Easter date for Catholics, Orthodox
The president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, has supported a suggestion that Catholics and Orthodox... Read more
