Vatican News
Cardinal Farrell: St. John the Baptist is a ‘witness to the sacredness of life’
The cardinal celebrated Mass for the World Meeting of Families 2022 on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John... Read more
Catholic family who welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their home share testimony at the Vatican
As millions of refugees fled the war in Ukraine this year, a Catholic family of eight made the decision to... Read more
Catholic marriage is a gift, not a formality, Pope Francis says at World Meeting of Families 2022 opening
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Catholic marriage is a gift, not just a formality or rule. Read more
First married couple to be beatified together featured at World Meeting of Families
Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi are the official patrons of the 10th World Meeting of Families taking place in... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Catholic priests killed in Mexico
Fathers Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar were killed inside a church on June 20. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel
"Jesus is not like that sugary image in those little pictures, no: Jesus is at our side," Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis: Nuclear weapons are ‘immoral’
Pope Francis condemned the use of nuclear weapons in favor of a “culture of life and peace” in a message... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘survival of Christians in the Middle East’ with Melkite bishops
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church's synod of bishops is taking place in Rome this week. Read more
Let Jesus Christ feed the hungers of your life, Pope Francis says on Corpus Christi
The pope also prayed for the upcoming World Meeting of Families, and for peace in Myanmar and Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis: Follow St. Paul’s wisdom when using tech to spread the Gospel
The pope also warned about “disinformation” in today’s media environment. Read more
Pope Francis: The Virgin Mary teaches us ‘to live eucharistically’
The Blessed Virgin Mary never allowed herself to be “paralyzed by pride or fear,” the pope told young Catholics from... Read more
Pope Francis: Candidates for the priesthood must be well scrutinized
The pope was speaking to seminary formators from the Milan archdiocese. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus and the Buddha understood need to overcome egoism
The pope was speaking to a Buddhist delegation from Thailand. Read more
US Catholics gave $13 million to Peter’s Pence collection in 2021
US Catholics were the largest contributors to the annual collection. Read more
We have a new Vatican constitution, but where are the new curial appointments?
The new Vatican constitution Praedicate evangelium went into force on June 5. Read more
Pope Francis: New public associations of faithful require written Vatican approval
The decision goes into effect immediately. Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic marriage preparation is a ‘duty of justice’ in text for dioceses
The pope wrote the preface of a new Vatican document for priests working with engaged couples. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane. Read more
Pope Francis: No Christian is exempt from aiding the poor
The pope made the remark in his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis told Bishop Bätzing: We don’t need 2 Evangelical churches in Germany
The pope recalled his remark during a conversation with the editors of Jesuit journals. Read more
