Vatican News
Two 20th century Italians advance on the path to sainthood
Two Italian contemporaries, a young priest who resisted the Nazis and was shot dead, and a seminarian who died at... Read more
Ex-Vatican bank president given 9-year prison sentence for money-laundering
The former president of the institute commonly known as the “Vatican bank” has been given a sentence of eight years... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes heroic virtues of pioneering French geneticist Jerome Lejeune
Pope Francis recognized on Thursday the heroic virtues of Jérôme Lejeune, the French geneticist who discovered the extra chromosome that... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Italian soccer team on win against Roma
Pope Francis met on Wednesday with players of the northern Italian soccer club Spezia after they eliminated the fourth-seeded A.S. Roma... Read more
Pope Francis prays Biden will respect 'dignity of every person' in inauguration message
In a message to Joe Biden on inauguration day, Pope Francis said he is praying the new United States president... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone prays for Biden, states his support for USCCB president
The Archbishop of San Francisco on Wednesday stated his support for the U.S. bishops’ conference (USCCB) president, who had noted... Read more
UPDATED: US bishops release prepared statement on Biden inauguration
As Joe Biden is inaugurated Wednesday as president of the United States, the U.S. bishops had prepared a statement saying... Read more
Pandemic forces changes to Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat
Pope Francis has asked members of the Roman Curia to make their own arrangements for a private retreat at the... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for unity to ‘overcome scandal of division’ among Christians
Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for “the gift of unity” on Wednesday, saying that the devil always seeks to... Read more
Vatican cardinal: Synodality is a vital tool in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue
Strengthening synodality is “the most important contribution” the Catholic Church can make to ecumenical dialogue, especially dialogue with the Orthodox,... Read more
Pope Francis praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘timely’ message of peace
Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today. Read more
Vatican says trial of Italian woman for alleged embezzlement will begin soon
The Vatican announced on Monday that the trial of an Italian woman for alleged embezzlement would begin soon. Read more
Pope Francis: The greatest joy for every believer is to respond to God’s call
Pope Francis said Sunday that great joy is found when one offers his life in service to God’s call. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Indonesia after deadly earthquake
Pope Francis sent a telegram Friday with his condolences for Indonesia, after a strong earthquake killed at least 67 people... Read more
Vatican court due to hold sentence hearing for ex-Vatican bank president
The Vatican court is due to hold a sentence hearing next week in a criminal trial against the former president... Read more
Vatican ambassador Callista Gingrich has farewell meeting with Pope Francis
The United States ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, met with Pope Francis Friday as she prepares to leave... Read more
