Vatican News
The Vatican’s statements on the German Synodal Way: a timeline
Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way. Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ letter expressing concern about German Synodal Way
Here is CNA’s English translation of Pope Francis’ letter to four German Catholic laywomen expressing his “concerns” about the direction... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘concerns’ about German Synodal Way, says it threatens Church unity
Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany. Read more
Pope Francis has emotional meeting with African migrant who lost his wife and daughter
Mbengue Nyimbilo Crepin shared his story during a meeting at the pope’s Vatican City residence Casa Santa Marta on Nov.... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with families of Israeli hostages and Palestinians with relatives in Gaza
A Vatican spokesman said that with these meetings, Pope Francis wants to show his spiritual closeness to the suffering of... Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
The 17th-century saint is called the “Apostle of Unity” because of his efforts to heal the divide between the churches... Read more
Vatican signs deal with Volkswagen for an all-electric car fleet
The Vatican announced this week that it was partnering with the auto manufacturer Volkswagen as part of its broader initiative... Read more
Chinese bishop reflects on his experience at the Synod on Synodality
Bishop Antonio Yao Shun of Jining recently said he was “cheered” to meet Catholics from around the world. Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not give a credible witness to the Gospel
“Humanity abounds with brothers and sisters waiting for a word of hope,” Pope Francis said in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons
The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a bishop... Read more
Pope Francis invites young people to be ‘God’s answer’ to a hopeless world
The pope’s message on the theme “Rejoicing in Hope,” was released ahead of the next diocesan World Youth Day, to... Read more
After Benedict XVI’s death, Vatican monastery to be home to Benedictine nuns
Pope Benedict XVI spent his retirement at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery until his death on Dec. 31, 2022. Read more
Pope Francis: Cultivate ‘the inner life’ rather than appearance and image
The pope also warned that today there are many obstacles to having a genuine moment of inward reflection. Read more
Pope Francis prays for infant Indi Gregory as life support set to be removed in UK
Pope Francis is praying for Indi Gregory and her family as the critically ill British infant’s life support is set... Read more
Pope Francis relieves Strickland of his duties as bishop of Tyler
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s removal on Nov. 11 comes after the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops completed a formal investigation in the... Read more
Italian Senate launches inquiry into disappearance of Vatican Girl and another missing teen
Emanuela Orlandi, the teenage daughter of an envoy of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, disappeared June 22, 1983, after... Read more
Mother of Israeli hostage thanks Pope Francis for his efforts to free captives in Gaza
“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are... Read more
Rome to celebrate 1,700th birthday of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
The Diocese of Rome has planned a full year of events to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Archbasilica of... Read more
Vatican doctrine office: Transgender-identifying people can be baptized, witness marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop. Read more
Pope Francis: Secularized world is ‘invitation to communicate the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis on Wednesday drew upon the example of Venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl as a testament to conversion... Read more
