Vatican News
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence to Catholics marking Guadalupe feast at home
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this... Read more
Vatican congregation issues new norms for ecclesiastical institutions of higher education
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education issued Wednesday three new instructions on ecclesiastical institutions of higher education. Read more
Council for Inclusive Capitalism launches partnership with Vatican
The Council for Inclusive Capitalism launched a partnership with the Vatican on Tuesday, stating that it will be “under the... Read more
Pope Francis gives Vatican employees flu medicine for Christmas
Christmas at the Vatican will be a little different this year -- and in keeping with the times, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Even death trembles when a Christian prays’
Prayer is so powerful that “even death trembles when a Christian prays,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Ambassador: Kazakhstan expects visit from Pope Francis in 2021
The ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Holy See has said that there are “high hopes” that Pope Francis will visit the... Read more
Cardinal Parolin admitted to hospital for surgery
The Vatican Secretary of State was admitted to a Roman hospital Tuesday for a scheduled surgery to treat prostate enlargement. Read more
Pope Francis: the Immaculate Conception is ‘one of the wonders of the story of salvation’
The Immaculate Conception is “one of the wonders of the story of salvation,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph Tuesday in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as... Read more
Scots College in Rome to change location in the city
The Scottish seminary in Rome is looking to relocate closer to the city center next year, after determining that needed... Read more
Report: Vatican seeks 8-year jail sentence for ex-Vatican bank president
The Vatican’s Promoter of Justice is seeking an eight-year jail term for a former president of the Institute for Religious... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Iraq in 2021
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Iraq in March 2021. He will be the first pope... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the gift of conversion in Advent
We should ask God for the gift of conversion this Advent, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis approves overhaul of Vatican’s financial watchdog
Pope Francis approved Saturday sweeping changes to the Vatican’s financial watchdog authority. Read more
Vatican guide for bishops addresses common challenges to Christian unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering... Read more
Benedict XVI has not lost his voice, says Archbishop Gänswein
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has denied media reports that Benedict XVI has lost his voice. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast at age of 76
Pope Francis accepted Friday the resignation of 76-year-old Canadian Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., and confirmed his successor as Archbishop of... Read more
Pope Francis establishes worldwide prayer network as Vatican body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body. Read more
Analysis: Is there a road back for Cardinal Becciu?
Despite his attempts to fight his way back to credibility, there seems little prospect of a return to favor for the... Read more
Pope Francis: Disabled people must have access to the sacraments, Catholic parish life
People with disabilities must have access to the sacraments, and as missionary disciples, the ability to be full and active... Read more
