Vatican News
Analysis: Vatican ‘trial of the century’ prepares for hearing of ‘super-witness’
Monsignor Alberto Perlasca will testify at the Vatican tribunal on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 in what is expected to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle defends Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has defended the Vatican’s decision to renew its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of... Read more
Priest who escaped Vietnam in 1975 named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta
Pope Francis has named Vietnam-born priest John-Nhan Tran an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron
Pope Francis received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Italy as Giorgia Meloni becomes first female prime minister
Pope Francis offered a prayer for Italy on Sunday as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the country’s first female leader. Read more
Pope Francis announces that World Youth Day registration is open
World Youth Day is targeted at people between the ages of 16 to 35, according to its organizers. Read more
Fatima, Vatican II, and the world’s consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council is not the only notable anniversary currently being celebrated... Read more
Pope Francis warns of the danger of ‘spiritual arrogance’
The pope warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is good to adore in silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament’
“I urge you to especially devote yourselves to the prayer of adoration,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Vatican renews China deal for second time
The terms of the deal, first signed in 2018, have not been made public. Read more
An expert answers 6 common reasons for not going to confession
Monsignor Krzysztof Nykiel is regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, the office of the Roman Curia responsible for issues related to... Read more
World Mission Day 2022: Key figures and notable anniversaries
Figures published on the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday — this year celebrated on Oct. 23 — are... Read more
Benedict XVI reflects on Vatican II in new letter
The letter provides fresh observations from one of the few remaining theologians to have personally participated in Vatican II, which... Read more
Vatican invites Protestant, Orthodox theologians to debate Petrine primacy at St. Peter’s
The theological discussion is part of a new lecture series on the apostle Peter that will take place in the... Read more
Catholic doctor criticizes Pontifical Academy for Life’s appointing of abortion advocates
In an article published Oct. 19, Spanish doctor José María Simón Castellví warned that these appointments are “just the opposite... Read more
Vatican to return three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru
The Vatican on Monday returned three pre-Columbian mummies to Peru, which had been loaned for the 1925 Universal Vatican Exposition. Read more
Vatican: Pro-abortion member of Pontifical Academy for Life contributes to ‘dialogue’
The Pontifical Academy for Life issued a statement Wednesday defending the recent appointment of an outspoken advocate for abortion rights. Read more
Pope Francis to visit relatives in northern Italy
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will pay a private visit to his relatives in northern Italy next month. Read more
Pope Francis: Be like St. Augustine and examine the story of your life
Why Pope Francis recommends examining the story of your life like this great doctor of the church. Read more
Pope Francis appoints pro-abortion economist to Pontifical Academy for Life
One of the newest members of the Pontifical Academy for Life appointed by Pope Francis is an outspoken advocate of... Read more
