Vatican News
Cardinal Tagle laments killing of Caritas workers in Mariupol
‘We honor the sacrifice of humanitarian workers by praying for them and their families,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis approves canonization of immigrant nurse
Bl. Artemide Zatti was born in Italy, but emigrated to Argentina in 1897. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says religion is fundamental to promoting peace
In Part 4 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State speaks about peace, reconciliation and ecumenical challenges. Read more
Pope Francis plans to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope hopes to take part in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Read more
PHOTOS: Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday 2022
The festive day is traditionally marked by a blessing of palm branches. Read more
Ukrainian and Russian families to carry cross at pope’s Good Friday Via Crucis
The two families will carry a wooden cross together for the 13th station in the Colosseum. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes Vatican-China deal can be tweaked
In Part 3 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the deal’s renewal in October. Read more
Pope Francis receives new US ambassador to the Holy See
‘I look forward to deepening our ties with the Holy See,’ Joe Donnelly said in a video message. Read more
Does the new Vatican document on Catholic schools change anything?
The recent Vatican instruction was in the works for years. Read more
Pope Francis calls for an 'Easter truce' in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022
“Let the weapons be put down. Let the Easter truce begin,” Pope Francis urged. Read more
Palm Sunday 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
The full text of Pope Francis' homily for Palm Sunday 2022 Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2022: In war, Christ is crucified again
Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Read more
Pope Francis to judges: Justice recognizes ‘human dignity as sacred and inviolable’
The pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says that curial reform might not be over
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses the future of his powerful dicastery in... Read more
Pope Francis praises pope’s attempt to reconcile with Martin Luther
“He would have plenty of work today,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Ukraine has the right to defend itself, but arms shipments could cause ‘terrible’ escalation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, discussed the Holy See's diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in Ukraine... Read more
Pope Francis receives Ukraine’s new Vatican ambassador
The Ukrainian ambassador arrived in Rome in March. Read more
Pope Francis: We are witnessing the ‘impotence’ of the UN in the Ukraine war
The pope made the comments during a reflection on his recent trip to Malta at his weekly general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Blood of Bucha victims ‘cries out to heaven’ for end to Ukraine war
The pope held up a blue and yellow flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city”... Read more
Pope Francis’ April prayer intention: For healthcare workers in poor countries
Healthcare workers “have given their lives during this pandemic to help so many sick people recover,” Pope Francis said. Read more
