Vatican News
Pope Francis gives Roman Curia 17th-century text as Lenten reading
Pope Francis has given each member of the Roman Curia a book to include in their spiritual reading for their... Read more
Pope Francis to religious education conference: Pandemic invites us to be changed by suffering
In a video message to the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, Pope Francis said Thursday the suffering caused by the... Read more
Cardinal says Vatican employees could lose jobs for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
In a decree issued earlier this month, the cardinal who heads the Vatican City State said that employees who refuse to... Read more
Pope Francis urges Brazil’s Christians to seek unity in battle against pandemic
Pope Francis encouraged Brazil’s Christians on Wednesday to confront the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic together this Lent. Read more
Council for the Economy discusses 2021 Vatican budget
The Vatican’s Council for the Economy met on Tuesday to discuss the details of the annual budget for 2021. Read more
Holy Week 2021: Vatican issues guidelines for Catholics amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a journey from slavery to freedom
The 40 days of Lent are an opportunity to turn from the slavery of sin to the freedom found in... Read more
The Vatican ties of Italy’s new Prime Minister Mario Draghi
Italy’s new prime minister -- an economist nicknamed “Super Mario” -- has Vatican ties that date back many years. Read more
Pope Francis modifies Vatican criminal code, citing ‘changing sensibilities’
Pope Francis on Tuesday made several modifications to the Vatican’s criminal code, citing “changing sensibilities” requiring updates to an “outdated” law. Read more
Pope Francis praises Coptic Orthodox martyrs as 'saints of all Christians'
Pope Francis has praised the courageous witness of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians killed by ISIS in 2015, calling them... Read more
Vatican diplomat: The empowerment of women will contribute to peace and security
A Vatican diplomat said Monday that the advancement of more women in leadership positions in public life will contribute to... Read more
Italy's bishops draw attention to suffering families in message to new prime minister
The president of the national bishops’ conference has welcomed Italy’s new government with a message to Prime Minister Mario Draghi,... Read more
Pope Francis names Texas priest an auxiliary bishop of San Antonio
Pope Francis on Monday named Fr. Gary W. Janak, a canon lawyer and licensed counselor, an auxiliary bishop of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God
Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Be vigorous and resilient like legumes’
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of... Read more
We have a lot to learn this Lent from persecuted Christians, advocate says at Vatican
In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid... Read more
Catholic bishop in Mozambique hotspot transferred to Brazilian diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed a Catholic bishop serving in a strife-torn diocese in Mozambique to lead a diocese in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis presented with historic prayer manuscript saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of... Read more
Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing
At a hearing on Wednesday in a trial for alleged abuse and cover-up at a Vatican youth seminary, a defendant asserted... Read more
