Vatican News
Pope Francis says measures against sexual abuse in the Church are 'irreversible'
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be... Read more
When is the right time to seek out Catholic marriage counseling?
“Do we need marriage counseling?” If you are asking the question, there’s a good chance that you would benefit from... Read more
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops. Read more
Marriage after tragedy: The key is forgiveness, couple says
“Forgiveness allowed my marriage to survive,” Leila Abdallah said 28 months after three of her and husband Danny’s six children... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed... Read more
A personal way to govern: Why Pope Francis uses Apostolic Letters the way he does
It is no coincidence that Pope Francis chose the form of an apostolic letter to write about liturgy. Nor that... Read more
'For the moment, no. Really!' – Pope Francis dismisses resignation rumors, says health is improving
Pope Francis has said he has no plans to resign soon and that his knee injury is healing. Read more
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion
Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
PHOTOS: Scenes from the feast of saints Peter and Paul in Rome
The feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, whose official name is the joint Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul,... Read more
Elon Musk posts photo with Pope Francis at the Vatican
The Vatican has yet to publicly acknowledge that the meeting took place. Read more
Pope Francis: 'I believe it is time to rethink the concept of a just war'
In an interview published Friday, Pope Francis said that he believes it is time to rethink the concept of “just... Read more
Vatican confirms sale of London property at heart of finance trial
The Vatican has confirmed the sale of the luxury London property at the center of a financial corruption trial. Read more
This is Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of... Read more
Pope Francis misses meeting with Jewish delegation due to knee pain
Pope Francis missed a meeting with a Jewish delegation on Thursday morning after experiencing a flare-up of knee pain, according... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic-Eastern Orthodox dialogue can promote world peace
Unity among Christians is a necessary step to building a world of fraternity, Pope Francis said on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis on the feast of Peter and Paul: Care for the vulnerable
Pope Francis called Wednesday for Catholics not to retreat into their own groups, but to open the church doors and... Read more
