Vatican News
Pope Francis holds general audience with Tawadros II
In a change from the usual pattern of Pope Francis’ weekly public audience, the two leaders sat together on the... Read more
Pope Francis, Tawadros II to mark 50 years of renewed Catholic-Coptic Orthodox relations
The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, Pope Tawadros II, will celebrate a liturgy in the Papal Basilica... Read more
Vatican abuse commission now more ‘impact-focused,’ Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley says
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said the commission’s recent actions “represent a major shift towards a more impact-focused direction.” Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus calls us to set our sights on heaven
Pope Francis on Sunday warned against the danger of living life without a sense of purpose or a destination to... Read more
6 things to know about the Swiss Guard and its swearing-in ceremony
A group of new Swiss Guard recruits officially joined the ranks after swearing to “faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the... Read more
Pope Francis invites child protection group to have ‘a spirituality of reparation’
“The sexual abuse of minors by clergy and its poor handling by Church leaders has been one of the greatest... Read more
Vatican’s new bishops’ prefect shares his ‘portrait of a bishop’
A bishop should nurture closeness to Christ, share the beauty of the faith, use social media wisely, and have a... Read more
Order of Malta elects Canadian lawyer as 81st grand master
The Order of Malta this week elected Fra’ John Dunlap as prince and 81st grand master of the Order of... Read more
‘See you in Lisbon,’ Pope Francis shares message 3 months before World Youth Day 2023
The message was published on May 4, just under three months before the Aug. 1-6 international gathering. Read more
Vatican to send representative of Pope Francis to British coronation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin will join other high-ranking guests at the ceremony, including world leaders, representatives of European monarchies, and royal... Read more
‘Women’s Cry’ photo exposition at Vatican depicts suffering of women throughout the world
The photo exhibition will be on display during the month of May in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Italian foundation aims to preserve and share Catholic audiovisual heritage
The MAC Foundation is working to create a digital library that will be “a single online access point” for historic... Read more
Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox metropolitan after audience
The brief encounter in St. Peter’s Square with Metropolitan Anthony took place days after the pope said secret peace talks... Read more
Pope Francis: Freedom is under threat in Europe
Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public May... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer video is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions. Read more
Pope Francis praises NFP method as ‘valuable tool’ for married couples
Pope Francis said the Billings method has spurred “a serious reflection” on “the need for education in the value of... Read more
Pope Francis says he did not lose consciousness before hospitalization in March
Asked about his health during the in-flight press conference, the 86-year-old pope said he felt bad on March 29 and... Read more
Ukraine’s prime minister asks Pope Francis to help bring back children taken to Russia
Ukraine’s prime minister told journalists Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to... Read more
Ambassador Habsburg: Pope Francis will find ‘a vibrant Christian country’ in Hungary
Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See Eduard Habsburg says that Pope Francis will find “a vibrant Christian country” when he... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘There is no vocation without mission’
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023, Pope Francis said “God’s call includes a ‘sending.’” Read more
