Vatican News
‘The pope’s university’ gets a new rector
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Alfonso Amarante, CSsR, to head the Pontifical Lateran University. Read more
Pope Francis: Discernment helps us find the gems among the junk
“Let us not waste time and freedom on trivial things ... while life offers us every day the precious pearl... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
Pope Francis continues ‘legacy’ appointments in naming Fernández’s successor
Pope Francis on Friday named Gabriel Antonio Mestre, 54, archbishop of the Diocese of La Plata, Argentina. Read more
Vatican, Vietnam announce agreement on permanent papal representative
The announcement came Thursday during the visit of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong to the Vatican. Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims from Mexico surprised by private visit with Pope Francis
Father Ignacio Bello received a handwritten letter from the pope himself inviting him and his group of pilgrims to the... Read more
Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival: ‘God has a plan’
The youth festival, in its 34th edition, is being held July 26–30 at the site of alleged Marian apparitions in... Read more
Vatican and German bishops discuss theological questions from Synodal Way
According to a joint statement from the Vatican and the German bishops’ conference, the meeting took place in a “positive... Read more
Taizé community to get new leader in December
Brother Alois Loeser has chosen an Anglican, Brother Matthew (Andrew) Thorpe, 58, to be the ecumenical Christian fraternity’s third-ever prior. Read more
Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison, $15 million in cardinal’s financial trial
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been charged with embezzlement, abuse of office, and several other allegations regarding a series of financial... Read more
Pope Francis names Davenport, Iowa’s Bishop Zinkula to lead Archdiocese of Dubuque
Bishop Thomas Zinkula, 66, has led the Davenport Diocese in southeast Iowa since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more
Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation
The Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận. Read more
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
Pope meets with head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, Monday morning. Read more
Cardinal in Mongolia dreams of establishing a Catholic monastery to advance evangelization
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo has taken on the challenge of bringing the Gospel to a country with one of the smallest... Read more
Now hear this: St. Peter’s Basilica upgrades its sound system
The new system debuted at the July 23 papal Mass for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Here’s a beautiful prayer you can say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The prayer from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life invokes Mary’s intercession. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents... Read more
