Vatican News
What changes to the Vatican may the replacement of the Archpriest of St Peter's Basilica bring
Pope Francis might soon choose a new Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, to replace Cardinal Angelo Comastri, who turned 77... Read more
Cardinal Pell: 'Clear headed' women will help 'sentimental males' clean up Vatican finances
Cardinal George Pell welcomed Thursday Pope Francis’ inclusion of lay women on the Vatican’s economy council, saying he hopes “clear... Read more
Vatican Museums hope to reopen in February
Vatican Museums are expected to reopen in February if coronavirus restrictions permit it, according to the museums’ director. Read more
Pope Francis and Benedict XVI receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pope Francis and Pope emeritus Benedict XVI have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Vatican confirmed on... Read more
Brazilian cardinal dies at age 88 after long illness
Brazilian Cardinal Eusébio Oscar Scheid, the archbishop emeritus of Rio de Janeiro and a theologian, died Wednesday afternoon after a... Read more
Vatican City begins administering first doses of coronavirus vaccine
Vatican City State began administering the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis: Praise God above all in difficult moments
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to praise God not only in happy times, “but above all in difficult moments.” Read more
Vatican Secretary of State knew of investment now under investigation
A letter by Cardinal Pietro Parolin leaked to an Italian news outlet shows that the Secretariat of State was aware,... Read more
Ash Wednesday 2021: Vatican offers guidance on ash distribution amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Vatican gave guidance Tuesday about how priests can distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: Coronavirus pandemic has ‘exposed inefficiencies’ in care of the sick
Pope Francis said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had “exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick.” Read more
Benedict XVI to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin),... Read more
Why is the internet abuzz with false claims of a ‘Vatican blackout’?: A CNA Explainer
On Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Read more
Pope Francis: We need unity in the Catholic Church, society, and nations
In the face of political discord and self-interest, we have an obligation to promote unity, peace, and the common good... Read more
Pope Francis asks Immaculate Virgin Mary to intercede for US after Capitol violence
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the United States asking the Immaculate Virgin Mary to help foster a “culture of encounter”... Read more
Pope Francis' doctor dies from COVID-19 complications
Pope Francis' personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, has died from health complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis 'astonished' by disruption at US Capitol
Pope Francis has said he was surprised by the news of the incursion of pro-Donald Trump protestors into the U.S.... Read more
First lay head of disciplinary commission at Roman Curia appointed
For the first time, the Disciplinary Commission of the Roman Curia will be presided by a layperson after Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis sends message of encouragement to Venezuelan cardinal
Pope Francis sent a message this week to Cardinal Baltazar Porras Cardoza, as Venezuela suffers the effects of the coronavirus... Read more
