Vatican News
A new(ish) statute for the Vatican bank: Here’s what it means
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a new statute for the so-called Vatican bank, but it closely resembles the regulation approved... Read more
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions
Father Marko Rupnik concelebrated Mass at a basilica in Rome on Sunday despite restrictions prohibiting “any public ministerial and sacramental... Read more
Pope Francis adds Hollerich and four other cardinals to his council of advisers
The Vatican announced March 7 the nine members of the pope’s Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope “in... Read more
Pope Francis: Look for the beauty of Jesus’ transfiguration in everyday life
“How many luminous faces, how many smiles, how many wrinkles, how many tears and scars reveal love around us,” the... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“In response to the cases of abuse, especially to those committed by members of the Church, it’s not enough to... Read more
What do Pope Francis’ latest financial measures mean?
A new rescript from Pope Francis will mean an increase in the cost of housing for senior Vatican officials. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece
Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more
Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers
Cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free... Read more
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
This was Pope Francis’ spontaneous prayer for Ukraine on anniversary of war
“Heal us,” Pope Francis prayed. Read more
Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’
“Such behaviors by members of the Church seriously harm [the Church’s] effectiveness in reflecting divine light,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis reinforces centralization of Vatican finances
In an apostolic letter on Thursday, Pope Francis reaffirmed that the property and assets of the Holy See are “ecclesiastical... Read more
Pope Francis approves miracle to pave way to beatification of Elisabetta Martinez
The miracle involved the healing of an unborn baby girl in Rimini, Italy. Read more
Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman establish diplomatic ties
The move leaves only six countries worldwide without any diplomatic connection to the Vatican. Read more
Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble
The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological support to... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’
The message said that due to a “strong cold,” the pope did not read his speeches aloud at two morning... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
“This,” the pope said, “is the favorable time to be converted, to stop looking at ourselves and to start looking... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel is not ‘a political party, an ideology, a club’
The pope’s weekly general audience took place in a full Paul VI Hall on Ash Wednesday, the first day of... Read more
Newly-discovered asteroids named after Jesuits — and a pope
The Vatican Observatory announced this week the naming of four newly-discovered asteroids after notable Catholics, including Pope Gregory XIII. Read more
