Vatican News
Pope Francis prays for children suffering from rare diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and... Read more
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... Read more
Pope Francis says seeing a psychiatrist helped him with anxiety when he was younger
Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest... Read more
What changes may be coming to the College of Cardinals in 2021?
When Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako turns 80 on Feb. 27, the cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave will drop... Read more
Who might be Cardinal Sarah's successor?
After Robert Cardinal Sarah's retirement as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments, the big... Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Witnesses say allegations about youth seminary were ignored
Witnesses at the fifth hearing in a trial for alleged abuse and cover-up at a Vatican youth seminary testified Wednesday... Read more
Pope Francis’ new doctor is a specialist in aging
Pope Francis on Wednesday named a specialist in aging to be his personal doctor, after his previous physician died earlier... Read more
Vatican foreign minister: religious freedom ‘being eroded’ by COVID-19 response
A robust understanding of the right to religious freedom is being eroded in the global response to the coronavirus pandemic,... Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘exemplary witness’ of Italian ambassador killed in Congo
Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Tuesday after three people were killed in an attack on the United Nations convoy... Read more
From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican
For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises. Read more
Vatican cardinal reflects on the value of penance in a time of pandemic
The penance called for in the Christian life, and accentuated during Lent, can help us make sense of the sacrifices... Read more
Pope Francis honors sacrifice of medical workers who died in coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'
Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more
Pope Francis visits writer and Holocaust survivor in Rome
Pope Francis on Saturday visited the home of the writer and Holocaust survivor Edith Steinschreiber Bruck in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis advances causes of nuns who died in Ebola outbreak
Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of three Italian religious sisters who died from Ebola in Africa during the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis on Saturday named Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., to succeed Cardinal Angelo Comastri as archpriest of St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Robert Sarah's resignation from divine worship congregation
Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and... Read more
Vatican cardinal congratulates new Serbian Orthodox patriarch on election
A Vatican cardinal on Friday congratulated the new leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church on his election and said he... Read more
Pope Francis to soccer players: ‘The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team’
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of... Read more
Vatican expects deficit of $60 million in 2021
The Vatican said on Friday that it expects to record a deficit of around $60 million in 2021 amid the... Read more
