Vatican News
Pope Francis: There are many ‘restorers’ in the US who do not accept Vatican II
‘Restorationism has come to gag the Council,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Russia’s use of mercenaries in Ukraine is ‘monstrous’
In a new interview, the pope suggested the Ukraine war was ‘perhaps somehow either provoked or not prevented.’ Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog sees rise in suspicious activity reports in 2021
ASIF received 104 suspicious activity reports in 2021, compared to 89 the year before. Read more
After postposting Africa trip, Pope Francis says: ‘We will bring Kinshasa to St. Peter’s’
The pope hopes to celebrate Mass for Rome’s Congolese community on July 3. Read more
Pope Francis won’t preside at Corpus Christi Mass and procession due to knee pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us 'to live with others and for others'
Celebrating the Trinity is “not so much a theological exercise, but a revolution in our way of life,” the pope... Read more
Expressing 'great sorrow,' Pope Francis apologizes for postponed Africa trip
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
Pope Francis thanks army brigade for protecting pilgrims to the Vatican
Pope Francis said he hoped the soldiers' time in Rome was spiritually fruitful. Read more
Pope Francis: Pornography is ‘a threat to public health’
Pope Francis also spoke about the challenges facing families today. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with European Commission head
Ursula von der Leyen also met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis appoints San Diego auxiliary to lead Phoenix diocese
Bishop John P. Dolan succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Read more
Pope Francis urges Sicily’s Catholic priests to be moral guides — but to drop the lace
Noting that he has seen photos from Masses in Sicily, the pope appeared to comment on the use of lace... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Order of Malta leader Fra’ Marco Luzzago
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master died on June 7 after a sudden illness. Read more
Here’s what the Vatican finance trial has revealed about the London deal
Italian broker Raffaele Mincione was questioned on June 6-7. Read more
Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’
The pope praised the ‘wise Italian actress’ Anna Magnani for refusing to conceal her wrinkles. Read more
Vatican bank reports $19 million profit in 2021
The IOR’s net profit is down from $44 million in 2020. Read more
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican investment oversight committee
The Irish-American cardinal will lead a committee of four finance professionals. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Cardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’ Read more
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5. Read more
