Vatican News
Pope Francis warns of toxicity in social media, calls for inclusion in digital space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to... Read more
Pope Francis: Time with the Word of God keeps our efforts from being ‘sterile activism’
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada visit will be a ‘penitential pilgrimage’
Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by death of atheist journalist whose claims sparked Vatican denials
Pope Francis has expressed deep affection for an atheist journalist whose claims, based on encounters with the Holy Father, have... Read more
What to do when there's fake news such as the 'death' of Benedict XVI: A priest responds
Father Juan Manuel Góngora of Almería, Spain, said the latest online hoax is “one more proof” of the need for... Read more
Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance”... Read more
Vatican astronomer: Webb telescope space images are ‘food for the human spirit’
The first images from the James Webb space telescope reveal God’s creation and feed our souls, a Jesuit brother and... Read more
Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis on Wednesday named three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, the Vatican office responsible for evaluating new members... Read more
Was Peter's Pence used to finance investments like the now infamous London property deal?
Was Peter's Pence used to finance investments like the now infamous London property deal? Read more
Pope Francis rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Pope Francis considers it an ‘incoherence’ that President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights
The pope made the comment about the Catholic U.S. president in an interview broadcast July 12. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Fairbanks bishop Zielinski to lead Minnesota diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed former Air Force chaplain and Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski to lead the Diocese of New... Read more
Twitter hoaxer raises alarm with false report of Benedict XVI's passing
Italian Tommasso De Benedetti has created bogus Twitter accounts before to fool people. Read more
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
Pope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians. Read more
Defendant in Vatican trial claims Pope Francis knew all about the London property deal
As the Vatican’s historic trial revolving around a London property deal and allegations of corruption continues, the question of what... Read more
Pope Francis: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth
Pope Francis on Monday invited young people to learn the story of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector who was... Read more
Are these the two women Pope Francis will appoint to the Dicastery of Bishops?
The two new female members of the Dicastery of Bishops are likely two religious sisters already well-known in the Vatican,... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need. Read more
Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people
“I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, who continue to suffer the effects of political and... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe shot
“In the wake of this senseless act, [Pope Francis] prays that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment... Read more
