Vatican News
Vatican cardinal invites German bishops to discuss parish instruction
A Vatican cardinal has invited German bishops to Rome to discuss their criticisms of a new instruction on parishes. Read more
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to... Read more
China accused of hacking Vatican ahead of negotiations
State-sponsored hackers have reportedly targeted Vatican computer networks in an attempt to give China an advantage in negotiations to renew... Read more
As monasteries close, cardinal says contemplative life will not disappear
The cardinal leading the Vatican’s congregation on consecrated life said Monday contemplative religious communities are needed and will not disappear,... Read more
One million people helped in Ukraine by Pope Francis’ charitable project
Pope Francis’ charitable project for Ukraine, started in 2016, has helped nearly one million people in the war-torn country, according... Read more
Analysis: Where Biden's VP shortlist stands on abortion
CNA examined the voting histories and public policy stances of some names expected to be on Biden’s shortlist. Read more
Cardinal Zen: In Vatican II, Catholics hear ‘real voice of the Holy Spirit’
Cardinal Joseph Zen, the emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, has made an impassioned defense of the Second Vatican Council, criticizing... Read more
Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic
The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a new campaign Monday urging young people to “send a hug”... Read more
Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website
A revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts. Read more
Pope Francis asks young people to 'send a hug' to the elderly
Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a... Read more
Vatican publishes book of Pope Francis' pandemic homilies
A print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican. Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life expresses concern over pandemic aggravating inequalities
The Pontifical Academy for Life released a document Wednesday that expresses concern that the coronavirus pandemic is aggravating global inequalities. Read more
Vatican says Pope Francis did not intervene in Franco exhumation in Spain
The Vatican stated Tuesday that Pope Francis did not intervene in last year’s controversy over the exhumation of the body... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Vatican sports camp
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to a sports camp for the children of Vatican employees. Read more
Vatican issues new guidelines for parishes: 5 things you need to know
The Congregation for Clergy on Monday published new guidelines for the world’s parishes. Here are 5 takeaways. Read more
Vatican publishes instructions on parish reform and diocesan restructuring
The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy published instructions Monday on reforming parishes and restructuring dioceses to better serve their “singular mission... Read more
Pope Francis calls for peaceful resolution to clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Pope Francis Sunday said he is praying for the families of victims of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and hopes... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new director of Vatican healthcare fund
Pope Francis Saturday named Italian surgeon Giovanni Battista Doglietto as director of the Vatican health fund known as Fondo di... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Cardinal Grocholewski
Pope Francis offered his condolences after Polish Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski died early Friday at the age of 80. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Chicago auxiliary bishop to Diocese of Joliet
Pope Francis named Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as the next bishop of Joliet, Illinois, Friday. Read more
