Vatican News
‘Everything is connected’: Cardinal Czerny explains future of Vatican office for integral human development
The Vatican’s office for integral human development is rethinking its work in light of the implementation of Pope Francis’ curial... Read more
Pope Francis says that he tried to help Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
Pope Francis has said that he was involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the... Read more
Pope Francis: The first element of discernment is prayer
Prayer is the first element of discernment, Pope Francis said in his general audience message on Wednesday. Read more
What’s behind the ‘woman priest’ Facebook post from the Synod of Bishops?
A social media stir has greeted the image of a “woman priest” posted to the Synod of Bishops’ Facebook page. Read more
Church and contraception: Experts expose errors in Pontifical Academy for Life book
Nine international experts have pointed out in an open letter the serious errors contained in a book published a few... Read more
Andrea Bocelli to sing in St. Peter’s Square this Sunday
Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Vatican this Sunday as a special guest for the inauguration of a new light... Read more
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Pope Francis names new head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
The Vatican announced on Sept. 26 that the pope appointed Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça as the prefect of the... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist teaches us to adore God rather than ourselves
Matera, known as the “city of bread,” hosted Italy’s National Eucharist Congress. Read more
Pope Francis: Young people are missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that gives life meaning
“Look at the youth suicide rate, how it has gone up,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis’ chief Vatican prosecutor retires; deputy prosecutor promoted
The new head prosecutor, Alessandro Diddi, is also the lead investigator for the Vatican’s major finance trial against defendant Cardinal... Read more
Benedict XVI writes about ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter
In a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a... Read more
Leading theologian sees a ‘rise in interest in Aquinas’ among young Catholics
A new generation of young people are deeply invested in the study of St. Thomas Aquinas, according to Father Thomas... Read more
Pope Francis asks financial consultants to put people before business
The pope spoke about the role of integral human development in the financial sector during a Sept. 22 meeting at... Read more
‘Full members of the Church’: Catholics with disabilities contribute to Synod on Synodality
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Pope Francis urges support for Hurricane Fiona victims
Pope Francis has called on Christians to support communities in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico devastated by Hurricane Fiona. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The cross of Christ remains the anchor of salvation’
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that offering Mass for the feast of the Holy Cross led him to think about... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to light up with video projection telling the story of first pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a... Read more
Pope Francis extends a hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal... Read more
The shortest papacies of all time? Pope John Paul I barely makes the list
Blessed John Paul I did not serve as Roman Pontiff for long, but 10 other popes had shorter pontificates than... Read more
