Vatican News
Pope Francis sends donation to Beirut for explosion recovery
Pope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts... Read more
SSPX accused of intimidating would-be whistleblowers amid abuse investigation
After an official with the Society of St. Pius X told priests and staff they should speak with criminal investigators... Read more
Atomic bombs contrary to peace: Pope Francis 75 years after Hiroshima attack
Nuclear weapons are not compatible with the flourishing of peace, Pope Francis said in a letter to Hiroshima to mark... Read more
Pope Francis appoints six women to economy council
Pope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the... Read more
Minnesota bishop retires early while seeking health treatment
Pope Francis has accepted the early resignation of Bishop John LeVoir, who has led the Minnesota diocese of New Ulm... Read more
Vatican: Baptisms administered 'in name of the community' are invalid
The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize... Read more
Vatican II not sole controversial council, Catholic theologian says
Amid recent contention over Vatican II, a theologian told CNA that ecumenical councils have a history of provoking conflict, but... Read more
Catholic social teaching is 'fundamental' to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
Pope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over... Read more
Vatican-funded projects in Latin America to focus on coronavirus
A Vatican foundation for Latin America will fund 168 projects in 23 countries, with most projects focusing on the effects... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Spanish layman as secretary general of Vatican's economy office
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed a Spanish layman with a long career in finance economics to the number two position in... Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI health 'not serious' concern
The Vatican said Monday the health problems of Benedict XVI are not serious, though the pope emeritus is suffering from... Read more
Benedict XVI is ill since visit to Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is sick with a bacterial infection and “extremely fail,” according to a German newspaper report. Read more
Pope Francis tells youth at Medjugorje: be inspired by the Virgin Mary
Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God. Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to follow ‘God’s logic’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others. Read more
Pope Francis deplores firebomb attack on Catholic cathedral in Nicaragua
Pope Francis deplored a firebomb attack on a cathedral in Nicaragua Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new personal secretary
Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday. Read more
Pontifical academy defends coronavirus document that did not mention God
The Pontifical Academy for Life has defended its latest document on the coronavirus crisis following criticism that it did not... Read more
Vatican finances: London deal players had prior history
In the months before Gianluigi Torzi was asked by the Holy See to act as middle man for the final... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of former nuncio to Chile
Pope Francis Friday accepted the resignation of Vatican diplomat Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto as an apostolic nuncio. Read more
