Vatican News
Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission
The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Ex-director says Pope Francis wanted Vatican financial watchdog to help close London deal
Tommaso Di Ruzza was questioned during an April 27 hearing in the ongoing Vatican finance trial. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
Pope Francis wants Catholics to rediscover this book of the Bible
The pope praised the book’s ‘valuable teaching on the alliance of the generations.’ Read more
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
The new Vatican constitution will come into force in June. Read more
Pope Francis updates canon law on dismissal from religious institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich succeeds Archbishop Michel Aupetit, who resigned in December. Read more
Pope Francis comments on his knee pain
While meeting with members of the Trinitarian order on Monday, Pope Francis referred to his knee ailment, which kept him... Read more
Pope Francis asks authorities to shed light on Sri Lanka Easter bombings
‘This will bring peace to your conscience and to the nation,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis expresses joy at growth of Missionaries of Mercy
The pope commissioned the first Missionaries of Mercy in 2016. Read more
Pope Francis to Patriarch Kirill: Let’s be ‘true peacemakers’ for war-torn Ukraine
The pope sent Easter greetings to the Russian Orthodox leader. Read more
Marking two months of war, Pope Francis says 'the attack must be stopped'
Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his call for a truce in Ukraine, saying "the attack must be stopped." Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Lord is not looking for perfect Christians'
Jesus’ merciful words to a doubting St. Thomas reminds us that the Lord does not expect us to be “perfect... Read more
