Vatican News
Traditionis custodes: Cardinal says only Vatican can dispense from certain obligations
The head of the Vatican’s liturgy office said Tuesday that dispensations from two of the rules in Traditionis custodes can... Read more
Jesuits: New restrictions against Rupnik possible in light of credible abuse accusations
The allegations span from 1985 to 2018 and include claims of spiritual, psychological, and sexual abuse, and abuse of conscience. Read more
Pope Francis asks Pontifical Academy for Life to study ethics of emerging technologies
The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis said Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis encourages filmmakers to ‘reawaken wonder’
A good movie has the power to inspire wonder and to evangelize by reflecting the beauty of God’s creation, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis: Laypeople are not guests in the Church
“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts for the... Read more
Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’
“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to us,” Pope... Read more
Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout
A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by the result... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’
Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests... Read more
Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese
The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring the Gospel into the world without becoming worldly
“For the Church, falling into worldliness is the worst thing that can happen,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning of Feb.... Read more
Quebec cardinal: ‘We’re not managers, we’re not the boss’ of laypeople
The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow in a... Read more
Salesian priest named prefect of Vatican library
As prefect, Father Mauro Mantovani will help run the Vatican’s library alongside the librarian, Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani. Read more
Pope Francis asks Virgin Mary to intercede for Nicaragua after bishop sentenced to 26 years in prison
“The news from Nicaragua has grieved me a great deal,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis urges support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the people of Turkey and Syria who are suffering after devastating earthquakes killed more than... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Frank Leo to lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada
Bishop Frank Leo has been an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Montréal, Québec, since September 2022. Read more
Vatican invites Rome poor to a day at the circus
The Vatican’s charity office has invited around 2,000 poor and marginalized people to a circus performance in Rome on Saturday. Read more
Who was Father Marko Rupnik’s superior while he was being investigated?
The ministry of Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik was and continues to be under restrictions, according to the Jesuit order. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Becciu amid ongoing Vatican finance trial
Since July 2021, Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been on trial in the Vatican on several finance-related charges. Read more
