Vatican News
What you need to know about Pope Francis’ next consistory
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Pope Francis will place a red biretta on the heads of 18 bishops and two priests,... Read more
Pope Francis on the Assumption: ‘Do I believe that to love is to reign, and to serve is power?’
Reflecting on the Visitation during his Angelus address on Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the raising up to heaven of... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is like fire, not a lullaby
“Faith is not a ‘lullaby’ that lulls us to sleep, but rather a living flame to keep us wakeful and... Read more
In phone call, Zelenskyy thanks Pope Francis for praying for Ukraine
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror... Read more
In Rome, a setback for Father Vincent Capodanno sainthood cause
Consultants to the Vatican office tasked with judging possible saints have recommended the suspension of Capodanno’s cause, though his backers... Read more
What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican's Pontifical Academy... Read more
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Ahead of trip to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony
Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, the new head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, met with Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis calls on young people to turn to Jesus like Blessed Carlo Acutis did
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August. Read more
Pope Francis appoints nurse as his ‘personal health care assistant’
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.” Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'justice and truth' ahead of Beirut blast anniversary
Lebanon will mark the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion with a National Day of Mourning. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Francis to Medjugorje youth festival: 'Follow the example of Mary'
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan. Read more
Coveting wealth and possessions blind us to the ‘true goods of life,’ Pope Francis says
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis on birth control: Can the teaching of the Church on contraception change?
Can the Church’s teaching on birth control change? During Pope Francis’ return flight from Canada, a journalist asked him about... Read more
